THE SHELTER
We're waiting for it to open at 00.30.
No, at 22.30... I can't remember.
It's called the bunker. What kind of home is that?
- This is no life. - We're up the creek.
Coming here, we thought we'd find a better life.
- We didn't think we'd end up like this! - In the street!
Sleeping in the street.
- We don't know where to go. - Where are you from?
I'm Spanish.
What was your job in Spain?
I was a storekeeper.
- What about you? - Just checking it out.
- Trying our luck in Switzerland. - Sure.
- Evening. - Evening, sir.
Sorry.
- That's good like that. - It's perfect.
The women, the elderly. The others on the other side.
Elderly people, women and children. Women!
You a woman?
Please come over to this side.
It's easier for young people to sleep outdoors.
Evening.
There are many of you. You can't all come in.
There's still a lady back there. Let her through.
Let the women and the children through. No pushing.
Evening.
Take that baby and pass it to me.
- Why are you doing this? - It's useless.
- You're doing that to get in. - That's not normal.
No, stop it.
- Hey, inside! - Are we set now?
Don't start again, or we'll get the truncheons.
- It's okay, it's over. - It's okay.
Don't push, otherwise you won't get in.
You're going to the back.
No! No!
You have 3 dorms for 200 people.
You're only taking 40.
Why are you doing that? Disgusting.
39, 40, 41, not you. 41, 42.
47, 48, 49.
- 49! - Because you're using the baby.
- 49... 50. - 50. That's it, no more.
Give me the baby if you want.
- Give the baby to its mother! - You're using it.
- You're being racist. - No, we're not.
I was the first one here.
50. Not him.
We're not stupid.
Not him, he's exaggerating.
Count OK?
- Is it full? - Yes.
- We'll be around for a while still. - Fine.
- Have a nice evening. - You too.
It's only a matter of security.
It's for security.
Do you realize that you may sleep here?
There's no bunker to sleep in in your home country!
You're privileged to be taken care of like that.
He keeps coming here with the baby.
The child may come in, but not him. No choice.
They won't let him in.
I want to leave.
If you say so...
But you know that you have priority?
- Sir. - There's nothing I can do.
Evening.
- Your name, madam? - Rosa.
It's 5 francs. You're paying?
- You're paying for both? - Yes.
- First time you're here? - Yes.
- You'll handle it. - Yes.
Thanks. Welcome.
Don't worry.
If she leaves it here, it'll be stolen.
Leaving it in your room
is more dangerous than entrusting it to us.
This too...
She can give it to us in the kitchen.
It's OK.
You want this?
Take it, before there's nothing left.
It is like a prison here.
Where are you going, David?
He won't stay without his dad.
Oh dear, miss!
Another terrible blow
It's the global crisis
We're hungry! It's the crisis!
What will we eat?
Can we stay in Switzerland?
It's really sad.
There's going to be a vote.
The people will decide. What will we do?
- They'll send us back home. - Deport us.
- You've been here for...? - 2 days.
Good, you've already been at the embassy.
What did they suggest?
They said to go where there's snow.
- Yes, the winter is coming. - We can work as a couple.
- It lasts 4 months. - From December to March.
It's temporary work in the ski resorts.
That's right.
French will be a problem.
Also, there are too many people like you.
Far too many.
Have you planned for contingencies?
- For... - Yes, we've got around 800€.
800€?
- 800€ is a monthly salary in Spain. - For sure.
But here, 800€ is a quarter of a salary.
- There is lots of money here. - In Switzerland? Quite.
- You have a mortgage? - Yes.
We haven't paid it for 2 years.
- They haven't taken the house away? - Not yet.
Have you seen what's happening in Spain?
People are evicted and then they kill themselves.
In today's newspaper, a person was selling his...
- His organs. - Really?
She has worked all her life. Look at her now.
I was a waitress for 10 years. They closed because of the crisis.
Nobody knows how to pull through anymore.
It's the whole family now.
The whole family? No, impossible.
- I want to sleep here tonight. - Your baby may come in.
- The woman came in. - She went out again.
- She was already in. - They left to make a call.
- You want to come in? - No, he stays here.
You want to come in with the kids?
- No. - Okay, that's fine then.
We're taking 3. That's all.
They're replacing them.
Hey, Bîrta! What are you doing?
We'll sleep in the car.
- Hello. - Hi.
Good morning!
Slept well?
Good morning!
Time to get up.
You okay, Diamond?
Hello, girls.
What would you like? A cup?
Good morning.
Good morning!
Good morning.
- Got something to say to you. - Again!
- It's going to be fun. - Again?
You're trying to be clever...
You didn't order the yoghurts.
It wasn't me who did the order.
Did you order any milk? For the weekend?
It wasn't her who did the order.
It wasn't me who did he order, pet.
When there is a new order, you have to check.
Because if on Friday evenings
there is no milk, no coffee... you go and buy some...
That's him, he's called little Dani!
- Say hello before starting to bawl. - It's not me, it's you.
I'm not bawling.
Cut out the crap! I'm not gay.
- There was enough coffee left. - No, because she bought some.
Cut the crap and open your eyes.
- Where's my coffee? - We were overfull last night.
You mustn't do that, for Christ's sake!
- 64, that's okay. - No, listen...
- Yesterday, there were 10 more. - What?
- We're starting to turn them down. - So you should.
- When it's cold, should we increase? - No!
If it's cold and the town council decides to open
they'll open something especially for cold weather.
So, now, I'm sorry.
You should have known better.
- What? - You're the oldest...
And you're the ones who disobey the most.
- Yes, yes... - Stop poking fun at me...
I can't leave people outside.
- You mess with me sometimes. - It comes from the heart.
When the train's gone, it's gone. When you arrive at the station...
You try to jump on.
You fall, get crushed by the train.
You're not being very clear.
No, listen... Remember when we admitted 45
but there were 48, we let them in.
- We're doing the same. - No.
You're not speaking French.
- I'm not speaking Portuguese. - I'm not Portuguese.
- What are you? - Swiss.
- And before that? - Always Swiss.
- My mother was Swiss before dying. - But your first nationality?
- Swiss, now. - Swiss, yes, now.
- What was your mother before? - She was Swiss.
- And your dad? - Spanish.
- Spanish. Well... - The same shit.
I didn't say that. I said the same mess.
So cut the crap.
Come here. I want to show you something.
This, this and this...
It's the Roma, not you.
Why don't you tell them?
We have already told you to pick it up.
So pick it up and put it in the bin. Now!
Look, it's fine in the blacks' room.
They're neat. Only the Roma do that.
- And the women... - That's for sure.
Don't go in there. You'll flip your lid.
We yell at them every night.
That's what's called respect. Holy shit!
What are we going to do now?
To get some food, you need to use your elbows.
Once you're in, I'll tell you how to get food.
- Do they know you inside? - Yes.
You have to force your way through and be quick.
Evening.
What we're going through...
The situation's got to change.
Afterwards, we'll go and find somewhere to sleep.
- We got 10 minutes. - It's okay.
Everyone turns up here.
Civil protection. Is it here?
Here for the first time? You too? Come over here.
What do you want me to do?
No, you're not coming in!
I don't know! Really!
Anton, I know, sorry.
And Nicolae, no?
I like Nicolae a lot.
I'm doing what I can.
- Already eaten? - Yes.
Here, some bed sheets...
Pillowcase.
OK. Thanks.
- Want to shower now or tomorrow? - Tomorrow.
We'll give you shampoo. Mind your head.
Let's find you a bed.
- Got a moment to talk later? - Yes.
- Here. - Yes.
- Take this one, okay? - OK.
- Touch and go, whenever we open... - Awful.
Pasta totally overcooked! Never mind.
Can you get the desserts out?
- Muslim? No? - The food isn't the problem.
Getting in here is. We're not sure of getting in.
You think I'm not letting you in because I don't like you?
There are 80 people but we can only let in 45.
Put yourself in my place.
I don't like doing this, we're all humans.
"You can come in, you can't."
I don't like doing this, but I only have 45 beds
and I have to choose who can come in.
It's heartbreaking.
I dislike saying: "Not you!" I have to be quick, though.
If I stay outside for an hour, the tension rises
and there'll be a fight.
I do it quickly and as best as I can.
Can you give me some sheets?
You've come because people told you it would be open.
- That's right. - Looking for work?
Yes, but it's not easy.
It's difficult, I know. Have you tried the "legal" way?
- Yes. - What did they say?
I've a residence card for Spain. I've no nationality.
You're not a Spanish citizen.
So a work permit is difficult.
I know that.
We'll let you in whenever we can,
knowing that you're looking for work.
- It's temporary. You know? - Yes.
- How long for? - We close down at the end of March.
We're in Switzerland.
"Rolex country", as we say in Senegal.
- You can't have people sleep outside. - No.
I'm here and I'll fight.
Right, you do that.
But if there are laws against you, you can't fight.
If you don't find work,
your coat will be dirty, you'll be like this.
You need to do what you can.
I've seen people arrive here, handsome just like you.
After 5 months, when they didn't find any work...
Human decline... People's morals deteriorate...
At some point, before getting there,
go back home. If you have a family, a home.
In the meantime, I'll let you come in and eat.
- It just costs 5 francs. - Right.
- Give me 2. - Another one?
- Is there no towel? - What?
- Towel? How...? - For this.
- For this. - Yes.
- A big bandage? - No, small.
- Open your palm. - That's good.
Someone want this?
That's for the men.
Who wants this?
Hey, girls!
No?
You want dark colors, but I don't have any.
They're demanding too!
A sweater.
There aren't many clothes for men.
There are lots for women.
It's branded clothes you want?
They won't keep you any warmer than non-branded ones.
Hats!
This one'll keep you warm!
You're wild!
- How does it look? Nice? - Perfect.
People don't donate underwear or socks.
That's nice. Come on.
Perfect!
Hey, girls! That's for a wedding!
Demba, look! How pretty.
What's the problem?
He's been coming here for 5 years.
People can't sleep here.
He must take his shoes off. It stinks in here.
That's true.
Lights out!
I don't want to get angry tonight.
Switch off that music.
Don't switch the light on.
I ordered this. I used it for ski rentals.
It disinfects footwear.
You know you can have a shower? It's free!
Towels, soap... you'll die like this.
You'll die like this.
Some people died for less than this.
You shower every day.
You know why it stinks in here?
It's your feet. I can smell them from here.
- I had a shower. - You did? Not this evening.
20, plus 20, 40.
Plus 10...
That's 210 francs.
- You want those not admitted? - Yes. How many were they?
25 men.
44 entries, 6 women plus 3 children, 20 persons refused.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Work is pronounced "work".
So you say: "I want to work."
Work...
What shall we do?
What are we going to decide? Shall we stay?
I can do it.
- But how are you feeling? - Well.
You no longer cry?
Not any more.
I cried too much the first night here.
I don't cry any more.
- It's like a prison. - Where?
The bunker. People are nice, but...
There are lots of people like us here.
- I don't see... - Him over there.
He sleeps at the shelter, is looking for work.
He's like us. He lives from day to day.
- What's your name? - Amadou.
Where did you sleep last night?
In the street.
No, not in this cold.
They say it's not cold yet.
But I think it's cold...
Ice in the streets.
Lots of snow.
There's no more room at the bunker.
- I don't like it. - You don't like the bunker?
- Nobody does. - I don't want to go there any more.
If you can't get in one day, I'll sleep with you in the street.
You can't, it's too cold.
- I'd rather stay with him outside. - They won't let you.
When a cop sees you sleeping in the street,
he'll give you a fine.
- A fine? - Yes.
On top of not letting you sleep in a shelter,
they fine you?
I've had lots of them.
How long did you live in Spain?
In Spain? 12 years.
- And you? - 7 years.
Before that
I was in Africa, in Mauritania.
I owned a shop.
- How did that go? - Very well.
What happened?
I saw people coming back from Europe.
They had cars...
Nice houses.
I also wanted to go to Europe, to Spain.
I lost everything to come here.
You're wandering about, one day here, one day there.
I lost everything.
- I can't go home like that. - Empty-handed.
It really hurts me.
What if your mother knew you were in the street?
She doesn't know.
Whenever we call home, we say everything's fine.
But we're in deep shit!
I left home 12 years ago.
No wife, no child, nothing.
She's falling in love with you.
You're always joking! Just stop it!
Look at our situation! All you do is joke.
We're laughing, but...
We joke around to help us get through.
- We've got to! - And move ahead.
- I'm smoking. - Smoke over there then.
- I'm smoking here. - With me?
- I'm smoking here. - Uncle, just drop it...
- I'm smoking here! - Stop talking, Uncle.
I can deal with him immediately.
- In the name of the Prophet. - Yes.
- He can go screw himself. - It's okay.
Uncle, this life is no life at all.
Move to the other side of the barrier!
There are women!
You want them to sleep inside? So move to the other side.
Step back, otherwise we'll be back in an hour.
This isn't your place. Step back!
Step back! Back!
Wherever you put yourself, it's the same.
Evening.
Now the women.
Don't do the same old thing every night.
You can come in with him, but not tomorrow.
- My son's over there. - We'll see.
- Ladies first. - Don't push.
- How many? - 15.
- Evening. - Evening Diamond.
Not you. Wait.
We were the first ones here.
If you yell, you won't get in. Shut up.
You're in. You two, wait here.
No, not you either.
I'm not looking at you. Let me do my job!
I'm here! I'm here!
Take 4 to 6...
No, you're not coming in.
Don't push!
I'll throw you all out! Don't start!
Sorry! Please. You're an animal.
You have no respect.
Don't push. What's that?
Why are you pushing?
That guy isn't a good person.
- It's not good. - He takes whoever he pleases.
- He chooses and then leaves. - Yes, all this is his fault.
It's always the same problem. You go behind or they won't open.
So get behind the barrier.
Don't push. Easy.
It's not good to push.
Call him now.
When he comes out, don't move.
Please.
Sorry, it's closed tonight. Thank you.
- What did he say? - That it's closed.
Oh, life... Life isn't easy.
It's finished, Switzerland! Too many problems.
Honestly...
You know why I want to weigh anchor?
- You want to...? - I want to weigh anchor!
- Weigh anchor. - Yes.
Weigh anchor means... Someone...
- I want to quit. OK? - Yes.
Why? Because...
What I have seen here isn't humane.
Such as?
- You sleep outside. - Yes.
- Before, you have to pay 5 francs. - Yes.
- You have to stay 2 hours in the cold. - Yes.
- You don't eat lunch. - That's right.
Your means don't allow you to eat.
You don't get work, because they demand a lot of papers.
You need to get an authorization to work. B permit.
I don't know. C Permit, permit...
What's that?
Bureaucracy, it's too much.
Now I'm here.
Without 5 francs, I can't get in for the night.
Even if you have 5 francs, there is no room.
That's the thing.
I'm serious, honest.
I don't want to steal, I don't want to beg.
"Give me 5 francs, 10 francs!" No.
Then there's the discrimination. I don't want to.
- This is the 21st century. - True.
We are supposed to live together.
They make things so difficult to make you leave.
The swiss system.
They don't want you here, you're a nuisance.
They put a spoke in your wheel.
- My experience here... - Yes.
No, that's the limit.
- They do it on purpose. - That's right.
They discourage me so I leave the country.
That's what I'm going to do.
CONFERENCE ROOM SOCIAL SERVICES OF LAUSANNE
Morning!
The City of Lausanne has decided to ask the City of Geneva
how their card system works.
Mr. Boutillier will explain. Thanks for being here.
This tool allows you to organize evenings, people's presence.
It's visual and intuitive.
It allows you to distribute the cards to users
who will feel better knowing that they'll have a bed
for 2 weeks or 5 days. It's to their advantage.
We can't find solutions for 6 months.
But their situation is improved.
In Geneva, some were happy to receive a card.
It gave them a kind of identity.
- What's the red one for? - It's a sanction.
For someone whose behavior is inappropriate
or even violent...
- Like the guy on Monday. - Really unacceptable.
For the smooth running of the shelter,
you can sanction a person.
You click and for example a sanction of 3 days.
Day 5, 6 and 7.
Watch! He loses his booking.
But only in case of really bad behavior.
BOOKING CENTRAL
- Somebody speak French here? - A little. German very well.
You know why you need this card?
You know why you're getting a card today?
- To avoid all the jostling tonight. - I see!
You come along at 21.45, no jostling with this card.
We'll take a picture of the lady.
With a pretty smile.
Very good.
Date of birth... 1972.
- Do you have children here? - 2 weeks.
- Do you have children here? - Here in Lausanne, yes.
Since the 12th? 12 November?
Will your children come here?
Your children. Are your children here?
- A 10-year-old daughter. - In Spain.
You prefer "La Marmotte" or the "CP Shelter"?
- La Marmotte. - Fine.
Here's your beautiful card.
- Isn't it pretty? - Thanks.
A reservation for 15 days, is that okay?
No, 15.
15 days, right?
I don't know.
We need 2 pinfolds. One for...
- Don't say "pinfold". - But they are.
- Stop it! - You stop it. They're pinfolds.
- Right, they are. - I'll put you in a pinfold!
They're not cattle, but...
- Sections! - Yes, much better!
You, an army man! Disgraceful!
- Yes! - No!
There should be 2. One here and one further away.
It's raining! Let's move it in a bit.
No card? Over here, in this case.
You may not get in, understand?
If you didn't get your cards that's your problem.
I'm italian. I don't understand.
- English. - We'll say it in english later.
The card for the shelter.
Not your identity papers. The card... we'll see later.
You have the card for the shelter?
"CP Shelter", fine. Come in.
- Perfect. Thanks. - Excuse me, sir...
You'll have to wait here for the time being.
Manage to grab the bag?
Much better to put 33 in here.
- Got the card? - Here!
Perfect like that! Lovely!
- I'm wet all over. - So am I.
- Hey, where's my card? - I'm holding it in my hand.
- Where is my card? - Here.
- No! - I've special instructions.
- He has no card. - What's going on?
You all want to sleep outside? You're a pain in the neck!
We give you cards and you're busting our balls. Go over there.
- You handle it. - Don't say a word.
- I won't. - Otherwise you go inside.
I won't, just get on with it.
- Evening, sir. - Evening.
145.
- Dimitri Danciu. - He's not here.
- Hi, Danciu! - 144.
- Thanks. - Who's next?
- The door is cold... - 127.
- Where's the card? - He's old.
- He needs a card. - You'll need a card.
A card tomorrow!
- Next time, less small change. - No more small change!
- 4, 4.50... - I'll count it afterwards.
I'll go to Romania for X-mas. You'll give me your address!
- No problem. - You invite me to Romania?
I'll invite you to my house, I'll give you food and drink.
I'll give you my address, but don't touch my wife!
- Is your wife pretty? - Don't touch!
- You already had 3 pieces. - No, I didn't.
- Look at your belly. - No, watch TV.
- No. Pull your stomach in. - A little piece.
You already had 3.
Afterwards, I'll say: "Mrs. Julie is pretty and kind."
I don't care. You can say I'm mean and ugly.
- Your last name... - Sow.
Amadou...
We'll mention the type of work you're looking for.
- Your work experience. - Yes.
And your education.
You want to earn some money to get back home.
- That's right. - If you can.
If I earn a bit, I'll go home.
I hope you'll find something.
With a bit of luck...
Got a question, you two.
It's been decided: 60 people. Can you do it?
- I think so, no problem. - Without another watchman.
- That's what we do already. - What with this cold weather,
we increased to over 50.
I'm not quite sure. Will it work or not?
For me, it's OK. If it's OK for you...
60 is the limit, not one more.
- No worries. - Well, you know...
big worries are sometimes necessary.
What are you having for Christmas dinner?
Yesterday, foie gras and oysters.
I opened 60 oysters.
Foie gras and then we had Japanese Hotpot.
- That's great. - With mini Yule logs.
Tonight: foie gras and beef tenderloin with morels.
I don't know what my daughter will cook tomorrow.
Sunday: foie gras, oysters, pork roast and potato gratin.
And Wednesday, hospital, emergency triple bypass.
No! Why?
The angels in our countryside
Are singing the hymn of heaven
And the echo of our mountains
Made this song melodious
Gloria in excelsis Deo
The women went in without us.
Open the door!
Give us a bottle of wine.
Pass it below. I can't bend over.
- Oh no, not that! - It's okay.
It's the champagne for midnight.
Give us a bottle of red!
We'll switch off the gas and get them inside.
Evening, how are you?
Hey, girls, tasting good!
Happy New Year!
God will help us all.
Happy New Year, Bîrta.
José, raise your glass!
Happy New Year and good luck to all!
Once a year, we can break poverty!
- Patrick Vuillemin speaking. - Hello.
- Hello Mr. Sow. - Hello, how are you?
- How are you? - Fine.
After our last discussion,
I received confirmation on your situation.
I'll send you a letter
that says you can work with us.
That we're offering you a job.
After that, you'll have to ask the authorities
for a work permit and then we'll wait for their reply.
- Very good. - Perfect, have a nice day.
- Thanks. - Bye. See you soon!
Thanks.
Listen!
Those who have today's cards come in first.
The others stay at the back.
This isn't valid. The problem is that it's not you.
- Juan, how many? - 26, 27, 28, 29...
Everybody says: "Please!" Are we 50?
Close the door. We'll be back.
Help me. I don't know whom to choose.
Her husband is here. She's crying. What shall I do?
That's not fair!
It's not only for you that this is unfair.
- Go over there. - Sorin, please!
Go over there. It's over.
"It isn't fair..." He's always in.
- Let's increase the entries. - How many are left?
- He'll take 6 more. - OK.
And how to choose them?
- His decision. - Step back, please.
I can't do anything. We'll put the barrier back.
Your wife is inside. Come in.
You too.
When will you collect the money?
The man with the moustache? Zoltan?
Trajan, please.
- Let him in, please. - I don't know yet.
- Everyone's in. He's a minor. - No problem.
They let in those whom they know, the others stay out.
- You're a minor. How old? - 16 years.
- Got papers to prove it? - Yes.
- Is that him? - Yes.
And... two more...
- Let's take... - He was first.
A few Africans. We only took Roma.
- I've never slept here before. - You two!
This time we're closing for sure.
It's over. Sorry.
We're leaving.
They ate quietly. They're pleased.
- How did it go? - Just fine.
- They had 3 servings. - Tough letting them in.
- Seeing people arrive and telling... - "You, you..." You know what?
You did it the worst possible way.
When there are 60, just choose 45 and leave
instead of going back out and choose 3.
- Who are you to choose? - Yes, who are you?
- What's the... - Yep...
I don't have that many!
- I can't get 25 out. - They're 15.
If I get 15 blankets out, there won't be any left.
- Should they be returned? - No, they can keep them.
- They're a bit angry. - I understand.
Take them... Wait... Share them between you.
I have no more blankets. You two! Share them!
- Are you together? - No, we're not.
Well, off you go.
I'm sorry.
- Good night. - But where?
I don't know, but...
- Station? - The station...
- It's closed. - Maybe in a parking lot
or in a bar, have a drink...
How many coffees will I have to drink tonight?
- Hello. - Hello.
- Hello, smart ass! - What's going on?
- Not happy? - No.
It was tough again last night.
Even if we're full, they protest anyway.
Those without valid cards didn't understand
that they couldn't come in.
But they were told...
- The system's in place. - We're observing it.
We have to.
Those who don't want to understand,
who know they can't come in, well, tough luck.
It's like getting to the station
and the train's full or has left.
- You just wait on the platform. - That's not the problem.
We've been lacking space for years and you invest money
in a useless program. We need more beds.
- It's not useless. - Just to sort the crap a bit better.
- That's what it's for. - No.
Remember the "cold emergency" plan?
At how many degrees below 0° does one die?
No, that's not it. It's how many days...
- 3 days below 0°. - Right.
3 days below 0°?
- 3 nights. - Today it's minus 11°.
Tomorrow, 5 or 6 degrees below. Friday plus 8°!
- So, it doesn't work. - No, that's not it.
How many people do you need to open for 3 days?
Not worth it. If we know that it's going to be cold, like last year,
we'll do things in two different ways.
Either we open for 70 people...
We're not going to open for 20 people.
I get your drift, but it makes me shiver.
But it's the way to handle it.
It's all very well...
We used to open for 25 people.
- Now it's 50. - That's all hot air.
Now there are 20 more.
Then there'll be 70... People will think:
"There's room in Lausanne! Let's go there!"
And once we're at 100?
We won't get there. It's 70 at the most.
When would you like a place?
- The same as the person before you? - Yes.
Alright.
- 1 day? - 25 and 26, 2 days.
2 days.
- He's got to be joking! - Just drop it.
2 nights.
If you don't want to, you don't want to.
We're not going to stay for just 2 days.
You want those 2 nights or not?
2 nights? Okay for the 25th and 26th.
25 and 26, at the shelter.
How about tonight?
There's nothing I can do. It's full.
I can't give you anything.
All booked... Completely full.
I have no solution for tonight.
What will we do for those 2 days?
I don't know. I've no solution.
You've no heart. Can't you look at people?
It's not that I don't have a heart.
I'm just trying to fill in the vacancies.
There are none until Tuesday 11.
- 4 days out? I'll die. - It's fully booked.
You'll have to find another solution...
Stay with friends...
- I've no friends. - What do you usually do?
- I sleep in the street. - I see.
I'm really sorry, we're full up.
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday... - Yes, from Wednesday
you can return to the CP shelter.
I hope you'll find a solution.
- See you soon. Cheer up. - Bye.
- Hello Mom? - Hello Amadou?
- How are you? - Fine.
- You're in bed? - No, not yet.
- I thought you were asleep. - And how are you?
As usual.
- Still security officer? - That's right.
Very good.
If you can't get the papers sorted, you'd better come home.
That's what I really want you to do.
I've told you so many times.
But you must understand me.
I will never be able to understand you.
All I want is for you to come back.
You must come back this year.
Come back so I can see you again.
Before I die.
We pray for you day and night.
- Thanks. Speak to you tomorrow. - Good luck.
It's a bit less cold.
I'll switch the engine on to warm you up.
Wait, I'll get the bag.
Wake up.
I went and got breakfast.
- Your shoes. - Stretch your legs.
I'm looking for Resa's shoes.
Hello!
Already awake?
Our children are waking up.
We arrived at the bunker late. They didn't take us.
Quick, we got to go. Zuca!
We're late already.
Oh my daughter...
Come out or I'll eat your bum!
- Get hold of the sleeve. - Yes.
Prepare some bread and butter.
- Look what I've made. - The bread is dry.
It's from the bunker.
Eat, my girl.
Zuca, come and eat.
Lausanne Station, Lausanne-Flon.
And then?
Riponne.
Riponne-Béjart.
I mispronounce it because I've lost a tooth.
I used to pronounce everything well.
Now I mispronounce things.
I lisp.
There's more snow here than in Romania!
Girls, wait until the traffic light changes.
Now.
May Jesus and Mary give you good health.
Go and ask your dad to give you something.
You don't drive very well.
Stop it!
God will help me win this race.
I'll make you so pretty that God will punish you!
You're pretty! Close your mouth.
- What are you doing? - We made up our faces.
I've taken everything off.
- Come and get warm. - This is what I earned in one hour.
In one hour. That's how much I got.
In one hour.
70, 80 cents... 2 francs 90.
I'm tired, Mom.
There's nothing I can do as long as we're out.
They'll open soon, then we can sleep.
Don't push me. I'm holding a little girl.
Leave him. Come!
Leave him! May he catch cancer!
Getting in is always difficult.
The Blacks are very aggressive.
Forget it. They have no brains.
Evening. We're full.
- No room, we're full. - What? I'll sleep here.
But how to warm up?
- There's an air vent over there... - A what?
An air vent giving out warm air. So you're nice and warm.
It's over for me. Tomorrow I'll take the train.
Go to Italy, then Tunis, it's over.
Understand, sir? We're full. No more room.
But where will I sleep?
All Africans...
All Europeans are in, but not the Africans.
Why?
- We're full! - That's Switzerland!
You'll get your arm broken...
Remove your arm or it'll stay in the door.
- He's crazy. - Faggot.
Sleep where?
Morning, Helena.
Morning, Henri.
Time to wake up!
Good morning. Who's this?
Come and have breakfast. Coffee and all the rest.
Morning, Helena.
You alright? Coming to have breakfast?
It's getting late.
Okay Henri, slept well?
Time to wake up! Take the sheets out.
- Helena! - Yes, I'm here.
Time to get up!
Please make an effort.
Helena, it's 8 o'clock.
You'll see, it'll backfire.
- Morning. - Hello.
- Hi, Dani. - What's that mess?
- What mess? - In the kitchen.
- They want their cell. - They'll do that outside.
- Already told you a thousand times. - They're just here.
- Don't start... - Sorry.
I'm not angry, it's just that I tell you every day.
- But what is it? - I keep telling you.
- No one in the kitchen. - It's all wrong.
I did everything but 2 people were here.
You yell even before saying hello. It's a pleasure to see you!
I said: "No one in here."
I was working. They were just there, not partying.
We did everything great.
I checked, swept... And you pester me for a trifle!
- Stop busting my balls. - Come with me.
You can be so heavy-handed!
We got up in time, did everything the way you want.
- Let us finish our job. - I've just arrived...
When you arrive, the people live here. We won't hide away.
I did the rounds this morning.
- What are you doing? - Picking up 20 cts.
For Christ's sake!
- Evening, sir. - A tuna sandwich.
Got one left. Here!
- Thanks. - Enjoy your meal.
SOUP KITCHEN
- Enjoy your meal. - Thanks.
- That's good. - Yep.
I've found a boss here.
He has put in a request that says:
"I'm the director of such company...
and I want to hire Amadou."
He is doing all the paperwork.
- You can work once you have the permit? - Yes.
- That's good, isn't it? - 2 months...
I've been waiting for 2 months.
I can't work here without it.
I don't have a card.
So if this guy isn't going to call me,
all I can do is...
- The street. - Right.
Where is your wife?
To be honest, I don't know.
She went away with a girl who lives here.
She just left you like that?
She dropped me after 2-3 pitfalls.
If at least she'd left me for a job.
"I've a job, I've an interview".
But to go to a disco with some friends?
Let's hope she won't get lost.
It's sad. We had other projects.
But in this difficult situation, isn't that the problem?
Being out in the street? Yes.
It's part of the problem.
It's not the only one.
Being out in the street,
having no savings, no money coming in.
no possibility to relax, no roof to sleep under.
Stress and fatigue accumulate.
There's a proverb:
"When hunger strikes at the door, love leaves by the window."
That's what's happening.
Don't you have a house to sleep in?
My first time sleeping outside in Europe.
My first time.
Gentlemen, you must leave. Or I'll call the cops.
- Why? - You can't come in, you must leave.
People work here. You've got to leave.
Gentlemen! I'll call the cops.
I give you 5 minutes.
She'll call the cops.
Let's grab our stuff and leave.
I'll sort the bags out.
- Morning. - I'm okay, and you?
Slept well?
- You okay? - Yes.
- What about you? - Sure and you? Slept well?
- Morning. - Morning.
Before leaving, one of you should clean this.
The cigarettes... The garbage is here.
Oh, isn't this just great! So great!
I won't see your face any more, I'm so happy.
- I'll offer you the apero, you asshole. - If you knew how happy I am.
- Not yet... - Got time for a drink?
- You'd better. - Yes.
Yep... it's over.
- So... - Let's do it!
- Let's get it done. - Right!
This... out!
Out!
LIFE ELSEWHERE
Sign here. "José returned the keys".
- You want them this year? - Yes.
- I'm asking you. - Sure, if you give them to me.
- Under 2-3 conditions. - Conditions!
- As to conditions, there's one thing... - There are no conditions.
You think we'll be open all year round?
- No. - Perfect.
You know why?
I was at home and it felt strange to come here
in such nice spring weather.
Yesterday, I went to Sauvabelin to fire a shot.
- What day yesterday? - Sunday.
- Yes. And the date? - 14th.
What's on April 14?
Enlighten me...
The Canton of Vaud joined the Swiss Confederation! In 1803.
- We sang the Vaudois anthem. - The Vaudois anthem?
People of Vaud, a new day is dawning
The Vaudois anthem...!
- You also dance to it? - No.
- Patrick Vuillemin speaking. - Hello...
- Hello. - How are you?
- Is this Mr. Sow? - Yes, it is.
Here's the situation... I called the employment office...
- Yes. - Right.
Mr. Sow, have you received the decision from the authorities?
- I did. - Alright.
It was not possible for us to discuss the matter...
To have you work here.
We're not going to file an appeal, it isn't worth it...
It would mean administrative procedures
and it would take time. You'll be in limbo...
- Yes. - I really regret this decision.
Unfortunately, you will have to leave Switzerland.
Yes.
I wish you good luck for the future
and that you'll find a job either in Spain or in your country.
Yes, thanks.
- Let's remain like that? - Yes. Thanks.
- Goodbye Mr. Sow, all the best. - Goodbye.
No comments:
Post a Comment