The Shelter
L'abri
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Europe on Screen
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernand Melgar
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernand Melgar
- Original Title
- L'abri
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Release Date
- 10/08/2014
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish, Wolof, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Climage, SRG SSR, RTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernand Melgar
Fernand Melgar
Fernand Melgar
Ruis Pires, Karine Sudan
Fernand Melgar
Department Leadership Roster
Fernand Melgar
Director
Fernand Melgar
Producer
Fernand Melgar
Director of Photography
Ruis Pires
Editor
Janka Rahm Melgar
Production Design
Karine Sudan
Editor
Fernand Melgar
Screenplay
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What is The Shelter about?
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.
Who directed The Shelter?
The Shelter was directed by Fernand Melgar.
Who stars in The Shelter?
The principal cast of The Shelter includes Not specified.
When was The Shelter released and how long is it?
The Shelter was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.