Heldin

Nurse Floria navigates the fast pace of a surgical ward with unwavering dedication. Despite the staff shortages on her shift, she cares for her patients with expertise and devotion. But as the night wears on, her work becomes increasingly a race against time. Heroine is a gripping hospital drama written and directed by Swiss filmmaker Petra Volpe. Starring Leonie Benesch, the film exposes the daily pressures and human commitment that are a reality in many hospitals. Heroine had its world premiere at the Berlinale and was selected as Switzerland’s entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.