Late Shift review – pressure is on in badly understaffed hospital as compassion shines through

The article discusses the film "Late Shift," which focuses on the experiences of Floria, a nurse working the late shift in a Swiss hospital. The film, directed by Petra Volpe, is based on the autobiographical novel "Our Profession Is Not the Problem. It's the Circumstances" by German nurse Madeline Calvelage. The article highlights the lead actress, Leonie Benesch, who brings a credible and compelling performance as Floria, a single mother struggling under the immense workload and understaffing in the hospital. The film is described as a "frantic medical drama" that showcases the challenges and pressures faced by healthcare workers, while also highlighting the compassion and dedication that shines through. The article notes the film's use of a "classically Aaron Sorkin walk-and-talk" style, with quick exchanges of technical dialogue between Floria and her colleagues in the hospital corridors. The film is also said to have a "real-time single-take aesthetic," although with conventional editing. Overall, the article presents "Late Shift" as a compelling and realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by healthcare workers, with a standout performance from Leonie Benesch as the film's central character.