Last Swim is a 2024 British coming-of-age film directed by Sasha Nathwani, from a screenplay by Nathwani and Helen Simmons.
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| Directed by | Sasha Nathwani |
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| Cinematography | Olan Collardy |
| Edited by | Stephen Dunne |
| Music by | Federico Albanese |
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| Distributed by | Indie Sales |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
editBritish-Iranian sixth form student Ziba Soofi, who recently aced her A Levels and won a place at University College London (UCL) to study astrophysics, plans to celebrate results day with her friends Shea, Merf, and Tara. However, underneath what should be a joyous day, Ziba has been left depressed by a condition that threatens her future.
Cast
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- Deba Hekmat as Ziba Soofi
- Narges Rashidi as Mona
- Solly McLeod as Shea
- Jay Lycurgo as Merf
- Denzel Baidoo as Malcom
- Lydia Fleming as Tara
- Michelle Greenidge as Tonya
- Davoud Rastgou as Ramin
Production
editLast Swim wasin development as of 2021 and appeared on Filmarket Hub's 2022 UK Online Pitchbox list.[1] Campbell Beaton produced the film for Pablo & Zeus, alongside Nisha Mullea and Bert Hamelinck for Caviar. Principal photography took place in and around London in May and June 2023.[2]
Release
editLast Swim opened the Generation 14plus competition at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) where it also won a Crystal Bear and the AG Kino - Gilde - Cinema Vision 14Plus prize.[3] Ahead of its Berlinale premiere, Indie Sales acquired the international distribution rights to the film.[4]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 25 February 2024 | Crystal Bear for the Best Film | Sasha Nathwani | Won | [5][6] |
| AG Kino - Gilde - Cinema Vision 14Plus prize | Sasha Nathwani | Won | |||
| BFI London Film Festival | 20 October 2024 | Sutherland Trophy | Sasha Nathwani | Nominated | [7] |
References
edit- ^ "UK Online Pitchbox 2022: Feature Films — Special Mentions". Filmarket Hub. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (23 June 2023). "Sasha Nathwani's 'Last Swim' wraps in London for 'Sound of Metal', 'War Pony' producer Caviar (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Songs of Violence and Love". Berlinale. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (1 February 2024). "Berlin Generation Opener 'Last Swim' Boarded by Indie Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (17 January 2024). "Berlinale Unveils Full Panorama, Forum & Generation Line-Ups With New Films By Nathan Silver, Levan Akin, André Téchiné & Bruce LaBruce". Deadline. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Generation Awards and Juries". Berlinale. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (4 September 2024). "London Film Fest Unveils Full Program, Including Doc and First Feature Competition Lineups, Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 November 2024.