Last Swim

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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.

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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

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

AwardDateCategoryRecipientResultRef.
Berlin International Film Festival 25 February 2024 Crystal Bear for the Best FilmSasha NathwaniWon [5] [6]
AG Kino - Gilde - Cinema Vision 14Plus prizeSasha NathwaniWon

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