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202191 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A New Shift

202191 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

After 21 years as a miner, Tomáš retrains as a coder in a program called “New Shift” following the closure of the mine for economic reasons.

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Jindřich Andrš

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After 21 years as a miner, Tomáš retrains as a coder in a program called “New Shift” following the closure of the mine for economic reasons.

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Jindřich Andršdirector

Jindřich Andršwriter

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Tomáš, a 44-year-old miner, faces a turning point when his workplace shuts down due to economic issues. After 21 years in the mine, he enrolls in the “New Shift” program to retrain as a coder. As he navigates this new path, he realizes that acquiring technical skills is not enough to secure his future. The film examines Tomáš's struggle to adapt to a changing job market while balancing family life and personal interests.

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