While You Are Asleep

1953 • 0h 11m • Documentary

6.2(10 votes)

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

Writers

Andrzej Wajda, Jerzy Lipman, Konrad Nałęcki

Status

Released