Universam Grochów

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Documentary

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: May 27, 2018
Original language: Polish
Spoken languages: Polish
Cast: Cezary Polak,Krystyna Podgórska,Wiesław Onaszkiewicz,Małgorzata Sałacińska,Bogusław Różycki,Luiza Hert,Małgorzata Rejmer,Iwona Kulesza
Director: Tomasz Knittel
Producer: Tomasz Knittel,Tomasz Kronenberg
Cinematography: Kamil Hasiuk,Andrzej Rajkowski
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt8124072