{"id":15534,"date":"2024-06-05T03:04:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T03:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litdevices.com\/?page_id=15534"},"modified":"2024-06-18T04:21:26","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T04:21:26","slug":"shop-main-street","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/litdevices.com\/movies\/shop-main-street\/","title":{"rendered":"The Shop on Main Street (1965)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_Intro\"><\/span>Brief Intro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The Shop on Main Street&#8221; (1965), directed by J\u00e1n Kad\u00e1r and Elmar Klos, is a poignant Czechoslovakian film set during World War II. The story follows T\u00f3no Brtko, a humble Slovak carpenter, who is appointed as the &#8220;Aryan controller&#8221; of a Jewish-owned button shop. Through his interactions with the elderly shop owner, Mrs. Lautmannov\u00e1, T\u00f3no faces moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of the Holocaust.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #d60466;color:#d60466\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/litdevices.com\/movies\/shop-main-street\/#Literary_Devices_Used_in_The_Shop_on_Main_Street\" title=\"Literary Devices Used in The Shop on Main Street\">Literary Devices Used in The Shop on Main Street<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/litdevices.com\/movies\/shop-main-street\/#Character_Analysis_Through_Literary_Devices\" title=\"Character Analysis Through Literary Devices\">Character Analysis Through Literary Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/litdevices.com\/movies\/shop-main-street\/#Thematic_Analysis\" title=\"Thematic Analysis\">Thematic Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/litdevices.com\/movies\/shop-main-street\/#Cinematic_Techniques_That_Enhance_Literary_Devices\" title=\"Cinematic Techniques That Enhance Literary Devices\">Cinematic Techniques That Enhance Literary Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/litdevices.com\/movies\/shop-main-street\/#Key_Scene_Analysis\" title=\"Key Scene Analysis\">Key Scene Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/litdevices.com\/movies\/shop-main-street\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Literary_Devices_Used_in_The_Shop_on_Main_Street\"><\/span>Literary Devices Used in The Shop on Main Street<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we identify ten key literary devices employed in the film, highlighting specific scenes that exemplify each device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symbolism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Movie Scene<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Device Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>T\u00f3no receiving the shop<\/td><td>The shop symbolizes the moral crossroads T\u00f3no faces between complicity and resistance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Star of David on the shop<\/td><td>Represents the persecution of Jewish people and T\u00f3no\u2019s growing awareness of their plight.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irony<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Movie Scene<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Device Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s appointment as Aryan controller<\/td><td>T\u00f3no, a poor and kind man, ironically becomes an agent of Nazi policy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mrs. Lautmannov\u00e1\u2019s ignorance of war<\/td><td>Her innocence and obliviousness <a href=\"\/movies\/contrast\/\">contrast<\/a> sharply with the surrounding chaos.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foreshadowing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Movie Scene<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Device Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Early scenes of anti-Semitism<\/td><td>Subtle hints of growing anti-Jewish sentiments foreshadow the coming persecution.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s unease in the shop<\/td><td>His discomfort hints at his eventual moral <a href=\"\/movies\/conflict\/\">conflict<\/a> and breakdown.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metaphor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Movie Scene<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Device Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s carpentry work<\/td><td><a href=\"\/movies\/metaphor\/\">Metaphor<\/a> for his attempt to build and maintain a moral and ethical life.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The dilapidated shop<\/td><td>Represents the crumbling social order and T\u00f3no\u2019s deteriorating mental state.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juxtaposition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Movie Scene<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Device Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s life vs. Mrs. Lautmannov\u00e1\u2019s<\/td><td>The stark <a href=\"\/movies\/contrast\/\">contrast<\/a> between their lives highlights societal divisions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Festivities outside vs. shop interior<\/td><td>The joyous outside world juxtaposed with the somber <a href=\"\/movies\/atmosphere\/\">atmosphere<\/a> in the shop.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Movie Scene<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Device Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>References to biblical stories<\/td><td>Allusions to sacrifice and redemption present in T\u00f3no\u2019s journey.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Historical references<\/td><td>Hints at broader historical events contextualizing the <a href=\"\/movies\/narrative\/\">narrative<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allegory<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Movie Scene<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Device Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s moral struggle<\/td><td>An <a href=\"\/movies\/allegory\/\">allegory<\/a> for the wider human <a href=\"\/movies\/conflict\/\">conflict<\/a> between good and evil.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The shop\u2019s state<\/td><td>Represents the condition of human ethics during wartime.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flashback<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Movie Scene<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Device Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s memories of happier times<\/td><td>Provide <a href=\"\/movies\/context\/\">context<\/a> to his character and deepen the emotional impact.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mrs. Lautmannov\u00e1\u2019s past stories<\/td><td>Offer insight into her background and the life lost to war.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Movie Scene<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Device Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>The shop as a character<\/td><td>The shop takes on a life of its own, embodying the <a href=\"\/movies\/conflict\/\">conflict<\/a> and emotions within it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The town&#8217;s <a href=\"\/movies\/mood\/\">mood<\/a><\/td><td>The changing <a href=\"\/movies\/atmosphere\/\">atmosphere<\/a> of the town mirrors the shifting political landscape.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paradox<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Movie Scene<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Device Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s role as protector and oppressor<\/td><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s simultaneous roles highlight the complexity of human nature and morality.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The false sense of security<\/td><td>The townspeople\u2019s denial of the inevitable clash with the reality of war.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Character_Analysis_Through_Literary_Devices\"><\/span>Character Analysis Through Literary Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T\u00f3no Brtko<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Device<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/symbolism\/\">Symbolism<\/a><\/td><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s carpentry symbolizes his attempts to maintain moral integrity amidst growing pressure to conform to the oppressive regime.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/irony\/\">Irony<\/a><\/td><td>His appointment as Aryan controller is deeply ironic, given his fundamentally good nature and aversion to the Nazi ideology.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mrs. Lautmannov\u00e1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Device<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/juxtaposition\/\">Juxtaposition<\/a><\/td><td>Her innocence and obliviousness to the war <a href=\"\/movies\/contrast\/\">contrast<\/a> sharply with the harsh reality surrounding her, highlighting the cruelty of her situation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/flashback\/\">Flashback<\/a><\/td><td>Her recollections of the past offer a poignant <a href=\"\/movies\/contrast\/\">contrast<\/a> to her present, deepening the <a href=\"\/movies\/tragedy\/\">tragedy<\/a> of her situation and providing <a href=\"\/movies\/context\/\">context<\/a> for her character&#8217;s resilience.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Character Dynamics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Relationship<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>T\u00f3no and Mrs. Lautmannov\u00e1<\/td><td>Their evolving relationship showcases the tension between personal affection and societal duty, driving the narrative&#8217;s emotional core.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T\u00f3no and the town authorities<\/td><td>This dynamic highlights the pressure T\u00f3no faces from external forces, shaping his internal <a href=\"\/movies\/conflict\/\">conflict<\/a> and character development.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thematic_Analysis\"><\/span>Thematic Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Humanity vs. Inhumanity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Device<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/symbolism\/\">Symbolism<\/a><\/td><td>The shop represents the battleground of T\u00f3no\u2019s humanity against the inhumanity of the Nazi regime.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/irony\/\">Irony<\/a><\/td><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s role as both a savior and a perpetrator highlights the complexities of human nature in the face of systemic evil.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moral Conflict<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Device<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/metaphor\/\">Metaphor<\/a><\/td><td>T\u00f3no\u2019s carpentry work as a <a href=\"\/movies\/metaphor\/\">metaphor<\/a> for his attempts to construct a moral path through a world falling apart.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/juxtaposition\/\">Juxtaposition<\/a><\/td><td>The contrasting atmospheres of the lively town and the somber shop emphasize T\u00f3no\u2019s internal struggle between societal expectations and personal ethics.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Isolation and Connection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Device<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/allegory\/\">Allegory<\/a><\/td><td>Mrs. Lautmannov\u00e1\u2019s isolation serves as an <a href=\"\/movies\/allegory\/\">allegory<\/a> for the broader social isolation of Jewish people during the Holocaust.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/personification\/\">Personification<\/a><\/td><td>The shop itself acts as a character, embodying the loneliness and fleeting moments of connection experienced by the characters within it.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cinematic_Techniques_That_Enhance_Literary_Devices\"><\/span>Cinematic Techniques That Enhance Literary Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Literary Device<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Technique<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/symbolism\/\">Symbolism<\/a><\/td><td>Lighting<\/td><td>Use of light and shadow in the shop to symbolize T\u00f3no\u2019s moral dilemmas and the encroaching darkness of Nazi occupation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/irony\/\">Irony<\/a><\/td><td>Music<\/td><td>Contrasting cheerful music with scenes of oppression to underscore the <a href=\"\/movies\/irony\/\">irony<\/a> of the characters\u2019 situations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/foreshadowing\/\">Foreshadowing<\/a><\/td><td>Camera Angles<\/td><td>Subtle camera angles and perspectives hinting at future conflicts and tensions within the <a href=\"\/movies\/narrative\/\">narrative<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/metaphor\/\">Metaphor<\/a><\/td><td>Set Design<\/td><td>The deteriorating state of the shop as a visual <a href=\"\/movies\/metaphor\/\">metaphor<\/a> for the crumbling social order and T\u00f3no\u2019s mental state.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/juxtaposition\/\">Juxtaposition<\/a><\/td><td>Editing<\/td><td>Sharp cuts between the joyful town and the somber interior of the shop to highlight the <a href=\"\/movies\/juxtaposition\/\">juxtaposition<\/a> of external and internal worlds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/allusion\/\">Allusion<\/a><\/td><td>Costume Design<\/td><td>Period-accurate costumes that allude to historical contexts and deepen the narrative\u2019s connection to real-world events.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/allegory\/\">Allegory<\/a><\/td><td>Sound Design<\/td><td>Use of ambient sounds to create an <a href=\"\/movies\/atmosphere\/\">atmosphere<\/a> that supports the allegorical elements of T\u00f3no\u2019s internal and external conflicts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/flashback\/\">Flashback<\/a><\/td><td>Visual Effects<\/td><td>Soft-focus and desaturated colors to distinguish flashbacks from the present, enhancing the emotional resonance of past memories.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/personification\/\">Personification<\/a><\/td><td>Props<\/td><td>Strategic use of props to give the shop a character-like presence, contributing to the <a href=\"\/movies\/personification\/\">personification<\/a> of the <a href=\"\/movies\/setting\/\">setting<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/movies\/paradox\/\">Paradox<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"\/movies\/dialogue\/\">Dialogue<\/a><\/td><td>Clever use of paradoxical statements in <a href=\"\/movies\/dialogue\/\">dialogue<\/a> to highlight the complexities and contradictions inherent in the characters\u2019 situations.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Scene_Analysis\"><\/span>Key Scene Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scene Selection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scene 1: T\u00f3no&#8217;s Appointment as Aryan Controller<\/strong><br><em>Link:<\/em> <a>YouTube Link 1<\/a><br><em>Breakdown:<\/em> This scene introduces the central <a href=\"\/movies\/conflict\/\">conflict<\/a>, highlighting the <a href=\"\/movies\/irony\/\">irony<\/a> of T\u00f3no\u2019s situation and <a href=\"\/movies\/setting\/\">setting<\/a> the stage for his moral dilemmas. The use of lighting and music enhances the tension and <a href=\"\/movies\/irony\/\">irony<\/a>, emphasizing the character&#8217;s inner turmoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scene 2: T\u00f3no and Mrs. Lautmannov\u00e1\u2019s Bonding Moment<\/strong><br><em>Link:<\/em> <a>YouTube Link 2<\/a><br><em>Breakdown:<\/em> This tender scene showcases the development of their relationship, using close-up shots and soft lighting to emphasize their growing bond and the humanity that persists despite external pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scene 3: The Final Confrontation<\/strong><br><em>Link:<\/em> <a>YouTube Link 3<\/a><br><em>Breakdown:<\/em> In this climactic scene, the convergence of literary devices and cinematic techniques creates a powerful emotional impact. The use of shadows, rapid editing, and intense music underscores the gravity of T\u00f3no\u2019s ultimate decision and the tragic <a href=\"\/movies\/resolution\/\">resolution<\/a> of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To engage with the film\u2019s rich use of literary devices, take this interactive quiz:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Which device is used to symbolize T\u00f3no\u2019s moral struggle?<br>a) <a href=\"\/movies\/metaphor\/\">Metaphor<\/a><br>b) <a href=\"\/movies\/allegory\/\">Allegory<\/a><br>c) <a href=\"\/movies\/personification\/\">Personification<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does the shop primarily symbolize in the film?<br>a) Wealth<br>b) Moral crossroads<br>c) Historical <a href=\"\/movies\/context\/\">context<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which cinematic technique is used to foreshadow future conflicts?<br>a) Lighting<br>b) Camera Angles<br>c) Costume Design<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answers:<\/em> 1) a, 2) b, 3) b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brief Intro &#8220;The Shop on Main Street&#8221; (1965), directed by J\u00e1n Kad\u00e1r and Elmar Klos, is a poignant Czechoslovakian film set during World War II. The story follows T\u00f3no Brtko, a humble Slovak carpenter, who is appointed as the &#8220;Aryan controller&#8221; of a Jewish-owned button shop. Through his interactions with the elderly shop owner, Mrs. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":14748,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","ub_ctt_via":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":null,"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":false,"author_link":"https:\/\/litdevices.com\/author\/arvie\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Brief Intro &#8220;The Shop on Main Street&#8221; (1965), directed by J\u00e1n Kad\u00e1r and Elmar Klos, is a poignant Czechoslovakian film set during World War II. 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