The Shift (2023)

The Shift (2023) poster

A babysitter, a bunch of laborers, and a long-haul truck driver. All were born in Slovakia, but after the country joined the EU, they took the opportunity to work elsewhere in the Schengen zone. During week-long work shifts in Austria, Germany, or on European motorways, they try to get used to their foreign environments while struggling to maintain contact with their children and partners. For their future, they left for better-paying jobs. Now they are losing them by their absence. They don't know what awaits them when they return home. A trio of saddening stories compose a laconic portrait of a globalised labour market that allows people to fulfil their dreams, but often at great sacrifice.

Director: Jaroslav Vojtek
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michal Nejtek
Cinematography: Tomáš Stanek, Peter Balcár
Editing: Maroš Šlapeta, Peter Harum
Production: Punkchart films
Country: Slovakia
Language: Deutsch, Polski, Slovenčina
Original Language: sk

Trailer

The Shift Trailer
More Films by Director: Jaroslav Vojtek
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shift about?
A babysitter, a bunch of laborers, and a long-haul truck driver. All were born in Slovakia, but after the country joined the EU, they took the opportunity to work elsewhere in the Schengen zone. During week-long work shifts in Austria, Germany, or on European motorways, they try to get used to their foreign environments while struggling to maintain contact with their children and partners. For their future, they left for better-paying jobs. Now they are losing them by their absence. They don't know what awaits them when they return home. A trio of saddening stories compose a laconic portrait of a globalised labour market that allows people to fulfil their dreams, but often at great sacrifice.
Who directed The Shift?
The Shift was directed by Jaroslav Vojtek.
Who stars in The Shift?
The Shift stars Mária Rimčuková, Štefan Gondek, Pavol Letkovský, Patrik Jendrál, Vladimír Bocan.
How long is The Shift?
The Shift has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is The Shift?
The Shift is a Documentary film.
Where was The Shift produced?
The Shift was produced in Slovakia.