The Shop on Main Street
The Shop on Main Street
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The Shop on Main Street (1965)

Not Rated (US) | Czechoslovakia | Slovak, Yiddish, German, Latin | 128 min
Directed by: Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos
8.2

Fascist Slovakia during WW2. Tono lives a poor life, but the authorities offer him to take over the Jewish widow Lautman's little shop for sewing material. She is old and confused and thinks that he is only looking for employment and hires him. The odd couple begin to like each other. But some time later the authorities decide that the Jews must leave the city. What should he do with the old lady?

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Awards

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Best Foreign Language Film

Winner

Palme d'Or

Nominated

Release Date

France
(Cannes Film Festival)
1965-05-20
UK
(London)
1965-06-24
USA
(New York Film Festival)
1965-09-09
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Shop on Main Street
(Original title)
La tienda de la calle mayor
Argentina
A Pequena Loja da Rua Principal
Brazil
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
None
Profanity
None
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Moderate