Crossing Europe

Late Shift

1 hr. 32 min. | Drama, Thriller | Pegi 13

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Floria, a devoted nurse, faces a night shift alone. Staff shortages, urgent cases, and constant stress are part of everyday hospital life, yet Floria patiently and warmly manages both the whims of patients and the worries of their families. But one tragic mistake turns her night into a hellish race against time. Premiering at the Berlinale, this gripping hospital drama sheds light on the emotionally demanding and often overlooked nursing profession. The role of Floria is played by Leonie Benesch, familiar to Scanorama audiences from The Teachers’ Lounge.

Petra Volpe

Petra Volpe

The director and screenwriter studied at the Babelsberg Film University. Her film The Divine Order (2017) became an international phenomenon, screened in 30 countries—including Lithuania—and was Switzerland’s submission for the Academy Awards. She has also written screenplays for Heidi, Labyrinth of Peace, and Golden Years, Switzerland’s most popular film of 2022.
Languages
German, Turkish, French
Subtitles
Lithuanian, English
Original title
Heldin
Produced
2025: Switzerland, Germany

Film information

Director
Petra Volpe
Producers
Lukas Hobi, Reto Scharli
Screenplay
Petra Volpe
Music
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Cinematography
Judith Kaufmann
Cast
Leonie Benesch, Sonja Riesen, Alireza Bayram, Selma Jamal Aldin
More information
www.imdb.com

Screenings

Saturday, 8 November

16:30

Forum Cinemas Vingis · 10

Past screening

Tuesday, 11 November

18:40

Forum Cinemas Vingis · 11

Past screening

Sunday, 16 November

14:00

Romuva · Didžioji salė

Past screening

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