La tienda en la calle Mayor
Set during World War II, the movie explores the Nazi occupation in Slovakia and the dilemmas people faced during this period. The movie focuses on the character Tono, who has been assigned as an "Aryan comptroller", and the moral quandaries and the battle between greed and conscience he falls into. Tono is assigned to a button shop and gradually befriends its owner, the elderly Jewish widow Rozalie. However, when the order is issued to round up and deport all the Jews in the city, Tono's conflict and moral dilemma are conveyed to the audience. This film provides a thought-provoking perspective on human relationships and ethical issues.
The film leaves a deep impact on the audience. It lays bare the events that took place in a town under Nazi occupation and the sufferings of the Jewish population. Moreover, it illustrates the extent to which people's lust for power and money can damage moral values.
The film was shot in Slovakia in the mid-1960s, during the period of World War II.