Movie

Village of Idiots

““Outsiders call Chelm the village of idiots,” Shmendrick explains, “but our rabbi said we were a city of natural geniuses, with our own way of figuring things out.””

★ 7.5(4)199912m

Animation

IMDb Official site

Village of Idiots isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Poland right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Village of Idiots

🇵🇱 Poland

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Poland right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Streaming in other regions

🇦🇬 AG🇦🇺 AU🇧🇧 BB🇧🇸 BS🇧🇿 BZ🇨🇦 CA🇨🇲 CM🇬🇧 GB🇬🇬 GG🇬🇭 GH🇬🇾 GY🇮🇪 IE🇯🇲 JM🇰🇪 KE🇲🇼 MW🇳🇬 NG

Good to know

Director: Eugene Fedorenko, Rose Newlove
Release date: 1999-06-19
Runtime: 12m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: ONF | NFB

About Village of Idiots

Village of Idiots is a 1999 movie in the Animation genre, directed by Eugene Fedorenko and Rose Newlove, starring Jack Newman and Nicholas Rice. It has a runtime of 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Village of Idiots in Poland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jack Newman

Nicholas Rice

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Village of Idiots in Poland?+

Village of Idiots is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Poland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Village of Idiots on Netflix?+

Village of Idiots is not on Netflix in Poland right now.

How long is Village of Idiots?+

Village of Idiots has a runtime of 12 minutes (12 minutes).

Who stars in Village of Idiots?+

Village of Idiots stars Jack Newman and Nicholas Rice.

When did Village of Idiots come out?+

Village of Idiots is a 1999 movie directed by Eugene Fedorenko and Rose Newlove.

What genre is Village of Idiots?+

Village of Idiots is Animation film.

Who directed Village of Idiots?+

Village of Idiots was directed by Eugene Fedorenko and Rose Newlove.