The Shift (2022)★ 7.4/10
- Drama
Directed by: Ole Christian Madsen, Lone Scherfig, Søren Balle, Henrik Ruben Genz
Written by: Lone Scherfig, Kim Fupz Aakeson, Lasse Kyed Rasmussen, Mette Sø, Nikolaj Scherfig
Midwife Ella and her colleagues go about their work with conviction and fine ideals, but all too often, the pressure and the enormous mental and physical strain of the work pushes them to their personal limits.
- Original title
- The Shift
- Storyline
- Birth is one of our few unifying experiences and its arena the maternity ward, where, during a busy workday, the staff experience conflicts and heartfelt joys, while striving to be at their best. On the surface, they are full of goodwill, close-knit, often witty colleagues who understand one another better than their families. Sometimes they bow to the pressure of work and huge psychological demands. Like Head of Department Ella, who is surrounded by new life each day, while secretly wishing for her own children; but she has a hard time forming close relationships. Or pediatrician Jerry, whose marriage is falling apart, a fact his religious community is not supposed to know. They and those passing through are from all walks of life, representing all facets of society. Yet they all share this place, a venue of suspense, shame, guilt, and insecurity, but also a world of triumphs, humor, trust, love, and unfathomable bliss.
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 542
- Companies
- Creative Alliance, Nordisk Film Creative Alliance, Umedia, Beta Film, SBS on Demand, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), TV2, Yleisradio (YLE)
- Release dates
- DK May 29, 2022
- SE August 11, 2022
- FI September 29, 2022
- AU January 21, 2024