"Be careful!" Tobis has revealed an official trailer for a Swiss drama titled
Late Shift in English, the latest from acclaimed Swiss filmmaker Petra Volpe. The original German title is
Heldin, which actually translates to
Heroine (a female hero), but they're not using this title for its international release.
Late Shift will be premiering at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival in February before opening in German theaters late that month. German actress
Leonie Benesch (seen in
The Teacher's Lounge,
September 5) stars as Floria, a dedicated nurse, tirelessly working in an understaffed surgical hospital ward. On this day her shift becomes a tense and urgent race against the clock. According to the WHO, the worldwide shortage of nursing staff is a global health risk. The film is both a respectful tribute to all care workers and a gripping plea for more humanity and social commitment. Last but not least, it shows how essential good care in the event of illness is for us all. Lead actress Leonie Benesch impresses with her powerful and captivating performance, which leaves the movie audience breathless and stays with us long after the film has ended. Even without subtitles yet, this is a riveting trailer that hints at this film being a must see whenever it shows near you. Keep an eye out for it. //
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