Universam Grochów

Universam Grochów (2018) is a documentary film directed by Tomasz Knittel.

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