Village of Idiots
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.
Release Date
June 19, 1999Runtime
12 minGenres
AnimationDirected by
Rose Newlove, Eugene FedorenkoWritten by
John LazarusLanguage
EnglishBudget
$0Revenue
$0Status
Released