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Universam Grochów

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.

Top Cast

  • Wiesław Onaszkiewicz

    Wiesław Onaszkiewicz

  • Luiza Hert

    Luiza Hert

  • Iwona Kulesza

    Iwona Kulesza

  • Małgorzata Sałacińska

    Małgorzata Sałacińska

  • Krystyna Podgórska

    Krystyna Podgórska

  • Cezary Polak

    Cezary Polak

  • Bogusław Różycki

    Bogusław Różycki

  • Małgorzata Rejmer

    Małgorzata Rejmer

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.

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