Last Swim

Last Swim
Directed bySasha Nathwani
Written by
  • Sasha Nathwani
  • Helen Simmons
Produced by
CinematographyOlan Collardy
Edited byStephen Dunne
Music byFederico Albanese
Production
companies
  • Caviar
  • Pablo & Zeus
Distributed byIndie Sales
Release date
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Last Swim is a 2024 British coming-of-age film directed by Sasha Nathwani, from a screenplay by Nathwani and Helen Simmons.

Plot

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

Sasha Nathwani

Production

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]

Release

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]

Accolades

Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
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

  1. ^ "UK Online Pitchbox 2022: Feature Films — Special Mentions". Filmarket Hub. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Songs of Violence and Love". Berlinale. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  4. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (1 February 2024). "Berlin Generation Opener 'Last Swim' Boarded by Indie Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Generation Awards and Juries". Berlinale. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  7. ^ 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.