Universam Grochów

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Runtime
39 mins
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Universam Grochów was a now-defunct shopping and service mall that emerged in the 1970s in Warsaw's Praga-Południe district. This department store functioned as a shopping center and a hub for the social life of right-bank Warsaw. At the end of 2016, the iconic building was demolished. The film captures the final moments of the enterprise, with long-term and dedicated employees guiding us through its corridors. Their approach to work and economic model make Universam a living museum and a phenomenon at the intersection of urban planning and sociology. We also see the significant void left in the local community by the building's demolition.

Cast

  • Wiesław Onaszkiewicz
  • Luiza Hert
  • Iwona Kulesza
  • Małgorzata Sałacińska
  • Krystyna Podgórska
  • Cezary Polak
  • Bogusław Różycki
  • Małgorzata Rejmer

Director

  • Tomasz Knittel

Producers

  • Tomasz Knittel
  • Tomasz Kronenberg

Screenwriter

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