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202373 minPGdocumentary

L'abri

202373 minPGdocumentary

A three-star hotel in Nîmes has provided shelter for homeless individuals, migrants, and women victims of violence during the health crisis.

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Marie-Élise Beyne

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A three-star hotel in Nîmes has provided shelter for homeless individuals, migrants, and women victims of violence during the health crisis.

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Marie-Élise Beynedirector

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Farida manages a three-star hotel in Nîmes, which has become a refuge for homeless individuals, migrants, and women escaping violence during the health crisis. Over the past year, the hotel has transformed into a micro-society where residents navigate their differences and histories. Social workers provide assistance, while mutual aid and waiting characterize daily life. The film documents the challenges and dynamics of emergency accommodation amid successive lockdowns.

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