Set in a small town in Slovakia during World War II, this poignant drama follows the story of a humble carpenter, Tóno Brtko, who is appointed as the “Aryan controller” of a Jewish-owned button shop. The film explores themes of morality, complicity, and the human condition as Tóno grapples with his conscience and the impact of his actions on the elderly Jewish shop owner, Mrs. Lautmann. Directed by Ján Kadár and Elmar Klos, the film features powerful performances by Jozef Kroner and Ida Kamińska. Notably, it won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1966. For those interested, it can be viewed on 123Movies / Movies123 for free.