While You Are Asleep (1953) film poster — UK streaming guide

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While You Are Asleep (1953) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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.

  • Film
  • 1953
  • 11 min
  • ★ 6.2/10 TMDB
  • Documentary

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Cast & crew

DirectorAndrzej Wajda
WritersAndrzej Wajda, Jerzy Lipman, Konrad Nałęcki

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