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.

• Release Date: 1953-01-01
• Runtime: 0h 11min
• Production Company: Telewizyjna i Teatralna (PWSFTviT)
• Production Country: Poland
• Director: Andrzej Wajda