Director: | Sasha Nathwani |
Music: | Federico Albanese |
Cinematography: | Olan Collardy |
Editing: | Stephen Dunne |
Distributor: | Indie Sales |
Runtime: | 100 minutes |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Language: | English |
Last Swim is a 2024 British coming-of-age film directed by Sasha Nathwani, from a screenplay by Nathwani and Helen Simmons.
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.
Last 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]
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.[3] Ahead of its Berlinale premiere, Indie Sales acquired the international distribution rights to the film.[4]
Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | |
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Berlin International Film Festival | 25 February 2024 | Crystal Bear for the Best Film | Sasha Nathwani | [5] [6] | |
AG Kino - Gilde - Cinema Vision 14Plus prize | Sasha Nathwani |