The Laundry Room (2013)

The Laundry Room (2013) poster

The key to the communal laundry room in the block of flats on the Rue de Genève 85 in Lausanne serves a much greater function than merely unlocking the door. This encounter between a symbol of typical Swiss mentality with a penchant for order and the tenants who have been housed here by the city’s social services department is not something to be taken for granted. Although the laundry room is normally located in the cellar, the tenants in this building share a tiny laundry room off the entrance hall because the cellar is reserved for prostitution. To maintain order and cleanliness, the landlord hires Claudina, a new “laundry woman”.

Director: Floriane Devigne, Fred Florey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Alex Müller
Cinematography: Floriane Devigne, Fred Florey
Editing: Monique Dartonne
Production: Alina Film, Les Productions de l’œil sauvage, TV Tours-Val de Loire, RTS
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: Español, Français, Português
Original Language: fr

Keywords

people, artfilm

More Films by Director: Floriane Devigne, Fred Florey
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Laundry Room about?
The key to the communal laundry room in the block of flats on the Rue de Genève 85 in Lausanne serves a much greater function than merely unlocking the door. This encounter between a symbol of typical Swiss mentality with a penchant for order and the tenants who have been housed here by the city’s social services department is not something to be taken for granted. Although the laundry room is normally located in the cellar, the tenants in this building share a tiny laundry room off the entrance hall because the cellar is reserved for prostitution. To maintain order and cleanliness, the landlord hires Claudina, a new “laundry woman”.
Who directed The Laundry Room?
The Laundry Room was directed by Floriane Devigne, Fred Florey.
How long is The Laundry Room?
The Laundry Room has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is The Laundry Room?
The Laundry Room is a Documentary film.
Where was The Laundry Room produced?
The Laundry Room was produced in France, Switzerland.