Wondershop

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1974

Original language

Dutch

Production

Centrum voor Ethische en Esthetische Vorming (CREA Antwerpen)

Cast

Wies Andersen,Peter Dufour,Aagje Dolhain,Eva Kant,Jef Cassiers,Yvonne Delcour,Romain Deconinck,Julien Schoenaerts,Cara Van Wersch,Eva Maria

Director

Guido Staes,Dirk Van den Eynden,Frans Buyens

Writer

Guido Staes,Frans Buyens

Producer

Frans Buyens

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0220866