Film Lens
The Laundry Room focuses on the communal laundry space in a block of flats located at Rue de Genève 85 in Lausanne. This laundry room serves as a microcosm of the interactions between tenants, who are primarily housed by the city's social services department, and the landlord's efforts to maintain order. The film contrasts the typical Swiss value of order with the realities faced by the tenants, who navigate their lives in this shared space.
The laundry room is not just a place for washing clothes; it is a site of social interaction and tension. Unlike typical setups where laundry facilities are in the cellar, this building's cellar is reserved for prostitution, forcing tenants to share a small laundry room off the entrance hall. To ensure cleanliness and order, the landlord employs Claudina, a new “laundry woman,” who plays a key role in managing this unique communal space.
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.
Perfect For
Swiss cultureSocial servicesUrban living