The Shop on Main Street

Set in a small town in Slovakia during World War II, this poignant drama follows the story of a humble carpenter who is appointed as the “Aryan controller” of a Jewish-owned button shop. As he forms an unexpected bond with the shop’s elderly owner, he faces moral dilemmas amidst the oppressive backdrop of the Nazi occupation. The film, directed by Ján Kadár and Elmar Klos, is renowned for its powerful narrative and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Notably, the film stars Jozef Kroner and Ida Kamińska, whose performances are both compelling and heart-wrenching. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.