Plot Summary
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.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- Village of Idiots
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
Where to watch free (US)
No free providers found in US.
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
