Last Swim
2024 film by Sasha Nathwani
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Last Swim is a 2024 British coming-of-age film directed by Sasha Nathwani, and written by Nathwani and Helen Simmons.
- Sasha Nathwani
- Helen Simmons
- Campbell Beaton
- Bert Hamelinck
- Nisha Mullea
- Sorcha Shepherd
- Helen Simmons
- James Isilay
- Deba Hekmat
- Lydia Fleming
- Denzel Baidoo
- Solly McLeod
- Jay Lycurgo
- Michelle Greenidge
- Narges Rashidi
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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 |
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
- 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
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
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
| 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] |
