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5.3 / 10(32 votes)IMDb20171h 33mFrance, Germany, Israel

Shelter

“Two women trapped in a safehouse where nothing is safe and no one can be trusted.”

Synopsis

Naomi, an Israeli Mossad agent, is sent to Germany to protect Mona, a Lebanese informant recovering from plastic surgery to assume her new identity. Together for two weeks in a quiet apartment in Hamburg, the relationship that develops between the two women is soon exposed to the threat of terror that is engulfing the world today. In this game of deception, beliefs are questioned, choices are made, and their fate takes a surprising turn.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Shelter - Official U.S. TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 6, 2018

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Eran Riklis
Screenplay & Story
Eran Riklis
Original Score
Jonathan Riklis
Original Title
Shelter
Country of Origin
France, Germany, Israel
Spoken Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Heimatfilm, Eran Riklis Productions, Riva Film, MACT Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eran Riklis

Screenplay & Story

Eran Riklis

Original Score & Music

Jonathan Riklis

Director of Photography

Sebastian Edschmid

Department Leadership Roster

Eran Riklis

Eran Riklis

Director

Eran Riklis

Eran Riklis

Writer

Sebastian Edschmid

Director of Photography

Jonathan Riklis

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shelter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelter

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shelter about?

Naomi, an Israeli Mossad agent, is sent to Germany to protect Mona, a Lebanese informant recovering from plastic surgery to assume her new identity. Together for two weeks in a quiet apartment in Hamburg, the relationship that develops between the two women is soon exposed to the threat of terror that is engulfing the world today. In this game of deception, beliefs are questioned, choices are made, and their fate takes a surprising turn.

Who directed Shelter?

Shelter was directed by Eran Riklis.

Who stars in Shelter?

The principal cast of Shelter includes Golshifteh Farahani, Neta Riskin, Yehuda Almagor, Doraid Liddawi, Haluk Bilginer.

When was Shelter released and how long is it?

Shelter was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Who composed the musical score for Shelter?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Shelter was composed by Jonathan Riklis.