Universam Grochów
2018•39m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Tomasz Knittel
Languages
Polish
Cast
Wiesław Onaszkiewicz
Luiza Hert
Iwona Kulesza
Małgorzata Sałacińska
Krystyna Podgórska
Cezary Polak
Bogusław Różycki
Małgorzata Rejmer
Production
Producer
Tomasz Knittel
Producer
Tomasz Kronenberg
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