The Cardboard Village
Il villaggio di cartone
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Il villaggio di cartone - Trailer Ufficiale HD (AlwaysCinema)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-04
Top Cast
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Michael Lonsdale
Old Priest
Rutger Hauer
Sacristan
Alessandro Haber
Officer
Massimo De Francovich
Doctor
Ibrahima Faye El Hadji
Rescuer
Irma Pino Viney
Magdha
Fatima Alì
Fatima
Samuels Leon Delroy
Bard
Fernando Chronda
Cherub
Souleymane Sow
Opposition
Linda Keny
Mother
Blaise Aurelien Ngoungou Essoua
Father
Heven Tewelde
Child - Miriam
Rashidi Osaro Wamah
Child - Witness
Prosper Elijah Keny
Child - Son
Nicholas Eddy
Secluded Man
Dawit Gebrehab
Intellectual
Yonas Mehari
Yonas
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ermanno Olmi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ermanno Olmi
- Original Score
- Sofiya Gubaydulina
- Original Title
- Il villaggio di cartone
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Cinemaundici
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ermanno Olmi
Ermanno Olmi, Claudio Magris, Gianfranco Ravasi
Sofiya Gubaydulina
Fabio Olmi
Paolo Cottignola
Elisabetta Olmi, Luigi Musini
Department Leadership Roster
Ermanno Olmi
Director
Ermanno Olmi
Screenplay
Maurizio Millenotti
Costume Design
Giuseppe Pirrotta
Production Design
Fabio Olmi
Director of Photography
Paolo Cottignola
Editor
Luigi Musini
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cardboard Village.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cardboard Village
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cardboard Village about?
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.
Who directed The Cardboard Village?
The Cardboard Village was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
Who stars in The Cardboard Village?
The principal cast of The Cardboard Village includes Michael Lonsdale, Rutger Hauer, Alessandro Haber, Massimo De Francovich, Ibrahima Faye El Hadji.
When was The Cardboard Village released and how long is it?
The Cardboard Village was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cardboard Village?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cardboard Village was composed by Sofiya Gubaydulina.