Wondershop
Synopsis
A bitter, miserable man runs a chaotic secondhand store, mistreating both his assistant and his customers. One day, a young brother and sister enter his shop, hoping to sell a cherished golden watch. Their arrival disrupts the owner's stingy routines, plunging the children into a surreal, unpredictable world managed by eccentric adults. Frans Buyens’ mid-length feature is a whimsical, satirical fable exploring the clash between childhood innocence and adult greed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frans Buyens, Dirk Van den Eynden, Guido Staes
- Screenplay & Story
- Frans Buyens, Guido Staes
- Original Score
- Arsène Souffriau
- Original Title
- Wondershop
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Centrum voor Ethische en Esthetische Vorming (CREA Antwerpen)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frans Buyens, Dirk Van den Eynden, Guido Staes
Frans Buyens, Guido Staes
Arsène Souffriau
Dirk Van den Eynden, Nicole Berckmans, Arsène Souffriau
Frans Buyens
Department Leadership Roster
Frans Buyens
Director
Dirk Van den Eynden
Director
Guido Staes
Director
Dirk Van den Eynden
Editor
Nicole Berckmans
Editor
Arsène Souffriau
Editor
Frans Buyens
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wondershop
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What is Wondershop about?
A bitter, miserable man runs a chaotic secondhand store, mistreating both his assistant and his customers. One day, a young brother and sister enter his shop, hoping to sell a cherished golden watch. Their arrival disrupts the owner's stingy routines, plunging the children into a surreal, unpredictable world managed by eccentric adults. Frans Buyens’ mid-length feature is a whimsical, satirical fable exploring the clash between childhood innocence and adult greed.
Who directed Wondershop?
Wondershop was directed by Frans Buyens, Dirk Van den Eynden, Guido Staes.
Who stars in Wondershop?
The principal cast of Wondershop includes Wies Andersen, Romain Deconinck, Eva Kant, Julien Schoenaerts, Yvonne Delcour.
When was Wondershop released and how long is it?
Wondershop was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Wondershop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wondershop was composed by Arsène Souffriau.