Village of Idiots (1999)

Based on a Jewish folk tale adapted by playwright John Lazarus, this animated short tells the story of Shmendrik, a simpleton living in a small Polish village. Weary of daily life in his native Chelm, Shmendrik sets out on a quest for knowledge that brings him to a new Chelm, a place eerily reminiscent of his old Chelm. An amusing take on our tendency to romanticize what we don't have.

Released June 19, 1999 12 min 15+

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short, mdblist.two-actors, imdb.independent-film, soundmix.dolby-digital, aspectratio.1-33-1

Watch Providers: Chai Flicks

Production Companies: ONF | NFB

Country: Canada
Production Country: Canada
Languages: English