The Shift
Turnus
Synopsis
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.
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Turnus (2022) trailer SK_EN
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-26
Top Cast
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- Director
- Jaroslav Vojtek
- Screenplay & Story
- Marek Leščák, Jaroslav Vojtek
- Original Score
- Michal Nejtek
- Original Title
- Turnus
- Country of Origin
- Slovakia
- Spoken Languages
- German, Polish, Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Punkchart films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaroslav Vojtek
Marek Leščák, Jaroslav Vojtek
Michal Nejtek
Tomáš Stanek, Norbert Hudec, Peter Balcár
Peter Harum, Maroš Šlapeta
Department Leadership Roster
Jaroslav Vojtek
Director
Peter Harum
Editor
Marek Leščák
Screenplay
Tomáš Stanek
Director of Photography
Norbert Hudec
Director of Photography
Maroš Šlapeta
Editor
Jaroslav Vojtek
Screenplay
Peter Balcár
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shift
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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 principal cast of The Shift includes Mária Rimčuková, Štefan Gondek, Pavol Letkovský, Patrik Jendrál, Vladimír Bocan.
When was The Shift released and how long is it?
The Shift was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shift was composed by Michal Nejtek.