Der Laden auf dem Korso

Set during World War II, the film explores the Nazi occupation in Slovakia and dilemmas people faced during this period. The film focuses on the moral pitfalls and the battle between greed and conscience through the character Tono, who is appointed as an "Aryan comptroller". Tono is assigned to a button shop and befriends its owner, an old Jewish widow named Rozalie over time. However, when the order is given to round up and deport all Jews in the city, Tono's conflict and moral dilemma are conveyed to the audience. This film offers a thought-provoking perspective on human relationships and moral issues.

The film leaves profound impacts on the audience. It lays bare the experiences in a town under Nazi occupation and the sufferings of the Jewish people. Furthermore, it demonstrates how people's lust for power and money can severely harm moral values.

The film was shot in Slovakia in the mid-1960s, during the period when World War II took place.