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Late Shift

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FLORIA, a dedicated nurse, navigates the relentless pace on a surgical ward with unwavering dedication, infusing humanity and warmth into her patient care even though the shift is understaffed. As the day intensifies, LATE SHIFT transforms into a gripping race against time, culminating in a riveting climax.

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Danny Leigh Financial Times ... A tightly wound slice of working life. Rated: 3/5 Aug 5, 2025 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian The movie begins to look like a TV soap whose storylines have to be wrapped up within the hour. But Benesch brings a tough, smart, credible presence. Rated: 3/5 Jul 29, 2025 Full Review Adam Solomons IndieWire If only Late Shift had more of a story and was eager to spend longer with its characters, it might make use of its solid lead performance and claustrophobic setting. But its attempt to preach runs cold and only shines a light on what might’ve been. Rated: C+ Feb 20, 2025 Full Review Markie Robson-Scott The Arts Desk Although the final scenes are too neat and sentimental,...the image of Floria in her blue uniform, pushing her trolley up the ward, her phone trilling, remains indelibly powerful. Rated: 4/5 Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Jack Martin Film Feeder It’s nerve-wracking and sometimes a little soppy, but the intent is clear, and it works as a bold statement on the current conditions of our supposedly reliable health institutions. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 1, 2025 Full Review Harry Guerin RTÉ (Ireland) This is one of the performances of the year from Benesch, who was so good in another must-see, September 5, a few months back. Come to think of it, you won't get a classier double bill. Rated: 4/5 Aug 1, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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MB C Late Shift unfolds over a single night in the life of Floria, a nurse battling exhaustion, understaffing, and impossible choices inside a crowded hospital ward. With restrained direction, intimate camerawork, and a quietly powerful performance by Leonie Benesch, the film transforms routine medical duties into a tense human drama. Despite occasional repetition and a slightly forced finale, its realism and emotional depth shine through, offering a raw, empathetic look at the invisible weight carried by healthcare workers..... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Omesh S Masterfully crafted across the board. It's the kind of subtle masterpiece that is usually overlooked in film discussions. It instantly catapulted up my best movies of the decade list. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/17/25 Full Review The ballad of s I couldn't look away and therefore had to pee myself. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/17/25 Full Review Fabián M I just couldn't take my eyes off the screen, what a sweet masterpiece with such well depicted realism specially for those who work in the health care system. I will definitely do recommend this film Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Bert T This film captivated me from the very beginning. It's very realistically filmed and captures the hectic pace that nursing staff, among others, have to deal with these days. The acting is excellent. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Alan L If you come away from this film feeling anything other than awe and then rage, you are a lost human. Uncomfortably dissected and put back together in cinematic surgical precision. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis FLORIA, a dedicated nurse, navigates the relentless pace on a surgical ward with unwavering dedication, infusing humanity and warmth into her patient care even though the shift is understaffed. As the day intensifies, LATE SHIFT transforms into a gripping race against time, culminating in a riveting climax.
Director
Petra Biondina Volpe, Hansjörg Weißbrich
Producer
Reto Schärli, Lukas Hobi
Screenwriter
Petra Biondina Volpe
Production Co
Zodiac Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 32m