While You Are Asleep (1953)
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.
Director: Andrzej Wajda
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 1, 1953
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jerzy Lipman
Production: Lodz Film School
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is While You Are Asleep about?
- 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.
- Who directed While You Are Asleep?
- While You Are Asleep was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
- How long is While You Are Asleep?
- While You Are Asleep has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is While You Are Asleep?
- While You Are Asleep is a Documentary film.
- Where was While You Are Asleep produced?
- While You Are Asleep was produced in Poland.