The Shelter
2014•1h 41m•6.2•Released
Documentary
It is winter at an emergency shelter for the homeless in Lausanne. Every night at the door of this little-known basement facility the same entry ritual takes place, resulting in confrontations which can sometimes turn violent. Those on duty at the shelter have the difficult task of “triaging the poor”: the women and children first, then the men. Although the total capacity at the shelter is 100, only 50 “chosen ones” will be admitted inside and granted a warm meal and a bed. The others know it will be a long night.
Director
Fernand Melgar
Writer
Fernand Melgar
Languages
French, Spanish, Wolof
Studio
Climage
Production
Company
Climage
Company
SRG SSR
Company
RTS
Producer
Fernand Melgar
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