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Obchod na korze (1965)
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24 January 1966 (USA) morePlot:
Slovakia during WW2. Tono lives a poor life, but the authorities offer him a take over the Jewish widow Lautman's little shop for sewing material... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
Makes Schindler's List look like an average movie moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Ida Kaminska | ... | Rozalie Lautmann | |
| Jozef Króner | ... | Antonin Brtko | |
| Hana Slivková | ... | Evelyna Brtková | |
| Martin Hollý | ... | Imro Kuchar | |
| Adám Matejka | ... | Piti Báci | |
| Frantisek Zvarík | ... | Marcus Kolkotsky | |
| Mikulas Ladizinsky | ... | Marian Peter | |
| Martin Gregor | ... | Jozef Katz, barber | |
| Alojz Kramar | ... | Balko, the bandmaster | |
| Gita Misurová | ... | Andoricová | |
| Frantisek Papp | ... | Andoric | |
| Helena Zvaríková | ... | Rose Kolkotsky | |
| Tibor Vadas | ... | Tobacconist | |
| Eugen Senaj | ... | Blau, the Jewish relief treasurer | |
| Luise Grossová | ... | Eliasova, Danko's mother |
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A Shop on the High Street (UK) (literal English title)The Shop on Main Street (USA)
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128 min | USA:125 min (2001 Criterion release)Country:
CzechoslovakiaColor:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
Sabinov, SlovakiaFun Stuff
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This movie was shot exclusively in the small Slovak city of Sabinov. moreFAQ
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Words can hardly do justice to this gem. Understated cinematic grandeur, ultimate moral subtlety, acting without pair in the annals of movie history, philosophical and ethical depth without sententiousness . . . should I invent new superlatives to describe this indescribably touching movie?
Yes, the movie has to do with the tragedy of Jewish people in the poisoned and poisonous Europe of the WWII period, but the emotional implications go much farther than that. They address human condition in general. It is one of those egregiously few movies which make a "philosopher" out of each of us. . . even if for a minute only. . . even if we only philosophize with our unstoppable tears. I am not one to weep easily at movies, but I defy you to watch this fabulous work of cinema without being touched to the deepest fiber of your soul.
Yes, it is that good. One of the very few movies which are better than GREAT MUSIC. Watch it - preferably on the Criterion DVD, the VHS edition leaves a lot to be desired. Unless you are an unfeeling freak, no offense intended, it is very unlikely that you will ever regret it.