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Synopsis

A tiny laundry room off the entrance hall serves tenants in a building on Rue de Genève 85 in Lausanne because the cellar is used for prostitution.

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Why Watch

  • See how Swiss order meets social service tenants.
  • Meet Claudina, the new laundry woman managing chaos.
  • Find out why the laundry room is a social hub.

Did You Know

  • The film is set in a block of flats at Rue de Genève 85 in Lausanne.
  • The laundry room is located off the entrance hall, not in the cellar.
  • The cellar of the building is reserved for prostitution.

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Swiss cultureSocial servicesUrban living
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the location of the communal laundry room in the documentary?

The communal laundry room is located off the entrance hall of the block of flats on the Rue de Genève 85 in Lausanne.

Why do the tenants share a laundry room off the entrance hall?

The tenants share a laundry room off the entrance hall because the cellar is reserved for prostitution.

Who is responsible for maintaining order and cleanliness in the laundry room?

The landlord hires Claudina, a new 'laundry woman', to maintain order and cleanliness in the laundry room.

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