Late Shift

Twenty-six patients. One nurse. The clock ticks down in this gripping medical drama directed by Petra Volpe. Leonie Benesch (The Teachers’ Lounge, The White Ribbon) stars as nurse Floria, a dedicated professional straining to meet the accumulating demands placed on her as one understaffed late shift pushes her to the breaking point. Despite the hectic environment, Floria cares for her patients with expertise and full dedication. Although she gives her all, the shift gradually spirals out of control – until it eventually leads to a dramatic outburst. Inspired by real-life nurse Madeline Calvelage’s powerfully immediate memoir, Our Profession is Not the Problem—It’s the Circumstances, Late Shift is a fast-paced, thrilling glimpse into the unmanageable workload and extreme pressures faced by today’s healthcare workers. Switzerland’s official entry for the 2026 Best International Feature Film Academy Award. (Dir. by Petra Biondina Volpe, 2025, Switzerland/Germany, In German/ Turkish/French with English Subtitles, 92 mins., Not Rated)