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While You Are Asleep

1953 11 min 5.8

Overview

Framed as a mother’s bedtime narration to her child, this short documentary observes a city at night, revealing the factories, tram depots, and essential services that operate while most people sleep. Directed by Andrzej Wajda, the film turns nocturnal labor into a quiet civic portrait, emphasizing the unseen workers whose efforts sustain daytime life.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 1953-01-01
Production: Telewizyjna i Teatralna (PWSFTviT)