The Shift
Synopsis
Anna, an agency worker, takes her dog for a morning walk before doing her shopping. Searching through the discounted items, Anna wanders through the supermarket trying to find the most affordable necessities. As her groceries edge towards the checkout, her agency calls; she has lost her shift. What will she do? The Shift aims to capture the vulnerable condition of a temporary worker and to reveal the immediate consequences of the dangerously short and ever-present distance separating employment and poverty, security and tumult.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laura Carreira
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Carreira
- Original Title
- The Shift
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laura Carreira
Laura Carreira
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Laura Carreira
Writer
Laura Carreira
Director
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What is The Shift about?
Anna, an agency worker, takes her dog for a morning walk before doing her shopping. Searching through the discounted items, Anna wanders through the supermarket trying to find the most affordable necessities. As her groceries edge towards the checkout, her agency calls; she has lost her shift. What will she do? The Shift aims to capture the vulnerable condition of a temporary worker and to reveal the immediate consequences of the dangerously short and ever-present distance separating employment and poverty, security and tumult.
Who directed The Shift?
The Shift was directed by Laura Carreira.
Who stars in The Shift?
The principal cast of The Shift includes Anna Russell-Martin.
When was The Shift released and how long is it?
The Shift was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 9m.