The Straight Path (1949)

During socialism, Konzum was a chain of grocery and general stores, but it was also a place where unexpected events took place after dark. In the poetic interlude between the last and first customers, between dusk and dawn, herring and coffee come to life with stories from faraway places. The mundane everyday routine is transformed into a frenetic swarm of ships, conveyor belts, machines, and human hands working collectively to supply goods.

Director: Ludvík Toman
Genre: Documentary
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Josef Rudolf Zika
Editing: Jiřina Lukešová
Production: Krátký film Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Ludvík Toman
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Straight Path about?
During socialism, Konzum was a chain of grocery and general stores, but it was also a place where unexpected events took place after dark. In the poetic interlude between the last and first customers, between dusk and dawn, herring and coffee come to life with stories from faraway places. The mundane everyday routine is transformed into a frenetic swarm of ships, conveyor belts, machines, and human hands working collectively to supply goods.
Who directed The Straight Path?
The Straight Path was directed by Ludvík Toman.
What genre is The Straight Path?
The Straight Path is a Documentary film.
Where was The Straight Path produced?
The Straight Path was produced in Czechoslovakia.