The Shelter
Originally released in 2014. The Shelter is a documentary film. directed by Fernand Melgar.
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Climage
- SRG SSR
- RTS
Frequently Asked Questions
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 whic...
Who directed The Shelter?
The Shelter was directed by Fernand Melgar.
How long is The Shelter?
The Shelter has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Shelter released?
The Shelter was released on August 10, 2014 in theaters.