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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 | Vertigo Releasing |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Last Swim is a 2024 British coming-of-age film directed by Sasha Nathwani, and written by Nathwani and Helen Simmons.
Synopsis
[edit]British-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
[edit]- Deba Hekmat as Ziba Soofi
- Lydia Fleming as Tara
- Denzel Baidoo as Malcolm
- Solly McLeod as Shea
- Jay Lycurgo as Merf
- Michelle Greenidge as Tonya
- Narges Rashidi as Mona
Production
[edit]Last Swim was in development as of 2021 and appeared on Filmarket Hub's 2022 UK Online Pitchbox list.[2] Campbell Beaton produced the film for Pablo & Zeus, alongside Nisha Mullea and Bert Hamelinck for Caviar London. Principal photography took place in and around London in May and June 2023.[3]
Release
[edit]Last 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.[4][5] It is set to be released by Vertigo Releasing in the UK on 4 April 2025, and at a later date in the US.[6]
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 | [7][8] |
| AG Kino - Gilde - Cinema Vision 14Plus prize | Sasha Nathwani | Won | |||
| BFI London Film Festival | 20 October 2024 | Sutherland Trophy | Sasha Nathwani | Nominated | [9] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Last Swim (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Keslassy, Elsa (8 January 2025). "Berlinale Crystal Bear Winner 'Last Swim' Sells to the U.S., U.K. and More Territories (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ↑ 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.
