Fernand Melgar: Fernand Melgar. Director: The Shelter. Born in 1961 in Tangier into a family of Spanish anarchist exiles, he was clandestinely snuck into Switzerland by his parents in 1963 when they entered as seasonal workers. In the early 80s he and his friends founded Le Cabaret Orwell, a mecca of underground culture in western Switzerland, followed by the internationally famous rock venue La Dolce Vita. Following a screening of experimental films,...
Known For: The Shelter (Director), Exit: The Right to Die (Director), The Fortress (Director), Special Flight (Director)