The Cardboard Village(2011)
Il villaggio di cartone
The Cardboard Village Synopsis
When a group of African immigrants builds a cardboard village between the pews of a church soon to be closed, an elderly priest must choose between his calling and his orders.
The Cardboard Village (2011) is a drama film directed by Ermanno Olmi, released on October 7, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Michael Lonsdale, Rutger Hauer, Alessandro Haber and Massimo De Francovich. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Ermanno Olmi
- Writers:
- Ermanno Olmi, Claudio Magris, Gianfranco Ravasi
- Producers:
- Luigi Musini
- Cinematographer:
- Fabio Olmi
- Production:
- Cinemaundici
- Status:
- Released
The Cardboard Village (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Cardboard Village before you stream it.
The Cardboard Village Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Lonsdale
as Old Priest
Rutger Hauer
as Sacristan
Alessandro Haber
as Officer
Massimo De Francovich
as Doctor
- Ibrahima Faye El Hadji
Ibrahima Faye El Hadji
as Rescuer
- Irma Pino Viney
Irma Pino Viney
as Magdha
- Fatima Alì
Fatima Alì
as Fatima
- Samuels Leon Delroy
Samuels Leon Delroy
as Bard
- Fernando Chronda
Fernando Chronda
as Cherub
Souleymane Sow
as Opposition
- Linda Keny
Linda Keny
as Mother
- Blaise Aurelien Ngoungou Essoua
Blaise Aurelien Ngoungou Essoua
as Father
Key crew
Directed by Ermanno Olmi, written by Ermanno Olmi, Claudio Magris and Gianfranco Ravasi, produced by Luigi Musini.
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The Cardboard Village Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Cardboard Village – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cardboard Village online?
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The Cardboard Village (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Orange VOD, Canal VOD and Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Cardboard Village?
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The main cast of The Cardboard Village (2011) includes Michael Lonsdale, Rutger Hauer, Alessandro Haber, Massimo De Francovich and Ibrahima Faye El Hadji. The film was directed by Ermanno Olmi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cardboard Village released?
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The Cardboard Village was released on October 7, 2011 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Cardboard Village worth watching?
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The Cardboard Village (2011) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Cardboard Village?
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Yes. The official The Cardboard Village trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.