Genres
Universam Grochów
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.
Key Crew
Director of Photography: Kamil Hasiuk, Andrzej Rajkowski
Director: Tomasz Knittel
Producer: Tomasz Kronenberg, Tomasz Knittel
Top Cast
Wiesław Onaszkiewicz
Luiza Hert
Iwona Kulesza
Małgorzata Sałacińska
Krystyna Podgórska
Cezary Polak
Bogusław Różycki
Małgorzata Rejmer
Videos
UNIVERSAM GROCHÓW (documentary teaser)
