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.

Released

1953-01-01

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

11 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Andrzej Wajda

TMDB rating

6.2/10 from 10 votes