The Shelter ( L'abri )

The Shelter (DVD) (*)

~~$46.99~~ $40.97

Original Title: L'abri
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
French ( Subtitles )
German ( Subtitles )
Italian ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Switzerland ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
100 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2014 and produced in:
Switzerland ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Fernand Melgar

Written By:
Fernand Melgar

Actors:
Fernand Melgar

Synopsis:

One winter in an emergency shelter for the homeless in Lausanne. Every night, the same ritual plays out at the door to this unassuming basement: a dramatic dash for the entrance, a ruckus sometimes occasioning violent altercations. The staff has the difficult task of 'triage' among the poor: women and children first, then the men. While the shelter's maximum capacity is a 100, only 50 of the 'elect' will be allowed inside and have the right to a hot meal and a bed. The others know that it's going to be a long night.

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.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 25 April, 2015.