L'abri

Mar 4 2015 N/A 1h 41m
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.

Plot

A winter spent in the heart of an emergency shelter for homeless people in Lausanne. At the entrance to this hidden bunker there unfolds every night the same dramatic ritual, leading to occasionally violent confrontations. The watchmen have the difficult task of "sorting the poor": women and children first, men later if there is room. Even if the shelter can hold 100 people, only 50 "chosen ones" will be allowed inside to receive a hot meal and a bed. The others know that the night will be a long one.

Written by

Fernand Melgar

Directed by

Fernand Melgar

Cast

N/A

Production Countries

Switzerland

Production Companies

Climage

Languages

Español, Wolof, English, Français

Awards

4 wins & 8 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
114
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA