Elena, a Romanian single mother in Athens, dreams of a better future and a sense of belonging she has long been denied. When she is unjustly fired, her fragile world collapses, and her long-suppressed activist spirit awakens. Determined to seek justice, she turns to Yota, a charismatic lawyer, and discovers a bond that rekindles her desire to live, to open her heart, and to raise her head with dignity. As Elena confronts systemic injustice and fights to reclaim her voice, she will have to courageously decide what matters most: her family, her ideals, or the chance to love again.
“Elena’s Shift” highlights the challenges of cultural integration, a poignant story of a woman regaining her strength, her rights, and her agency, set against a society shaped by austerity and displacement; a female-centred tale brought to life through a masterful performance.
Fabio Tucci
Elena, a Romanian single mother in Athens, dreams of a better future and a sense of belonging she has long been denied. When she is unjustly fired, her fragile world collapses, and her long-suppressed activist spirit awakens. Determined to seek justice, she turns to Yota, a charismatic lawyer, and discovers a bond that rekindles her desire to live, to open her heart, and to raise her head with dignity. As Elena confronts systemic injustice and fights to reclaim her voice, she will have to courageously decide what matters most: her family, her ideals, or the chance to love again.
“Elena’s Shift” highlights the challenges of cultural integration, a poignant story of a woman regaining her strength, her rights, and her agency, set against a society shaped by austerity and displacement; a female-centred tale brought to life through a masterful performance.
Fabio Tucci
“Elena’s Shift” highlights the challenges of cultural integration, a poignant story of a woman regaining her strength, her rights, and her agency, set against a society shaped by austerity and displacement; a female-centred tale brought to life through a masterful performance.
Fabio Tucci
Info
Production year
2025
Global distributor
PÖFF
Local distributor
PÖFF
In Cinemas
11/15/2025