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One Last Evening

One Last Evening (2023)

Aug 24, 2023 1h 31m Drama

In the standstill of the pandemic summer, a young couple wants to start anew and move from Hanover to Berlin. To say goodbye, they are throwing a farewell dinner. But good friends cancel — and uninvited guests show up. Soon, secret longings, misunderstandings and human abysses of the privileged dinner guests are revealed. Here, everyone is fighting only for themselves: a “bubble” that seems to have everything and yet threatens to despair of itself.

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Directed by Lukas Nathrath

Cast

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Sebastian Jakob Doppelbauer
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Sebastian Jakob Doppelbauer

as Clemens

Pauline Werner
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Pauline Werner

as Lisa

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Susanne Dorothea Schneider

as Katharina

Nikolai Gemel
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Nikolai Gemel

as Marcel

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Isabelle von Stauffenberg

as Valerie

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Valentin Richter

as Aaron

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Julius Forster

as Jan

Nils Rovira-Muñoz
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Nils Rovira-Muñoz

as Jesús

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Amelle Schwerk

as Nadja

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Pascal Houdus

as Bo

Crew

Director
  • Lukas Nathrath
Writer
  • Lukas Nathrath
  • Sebastian Jakob Doppelbauer
Producer
  • Linus Günther
  • Lukas Nathrath
  • Sebastian Jakob Doppelbauer

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, One Last Evening examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Lukas Nathrath brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2023, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of One Last Evening took approximately 13 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 91 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 123 minutes long.
  • The film contains approximately 1516 individual shots.
  • Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.

Historical Context

  • In 2023, when this film is released:
  • Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: August 24, 2023
  • Runtime: 1h 31m

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