Cast
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Nick Nolte
as Shakespeare
Kalipha Touray
as Kal
Charlotte Rampling
as Batlk
Stellan Skarsgård
as Zyberski
Alba Rohrwacher
as Anna
Silvia Calderoni
as Dima
Maryam d'Abo
as
Osemwenoghogho 'Victory' Wilfred
as
Kane Moussa
as
Vincenzo Del Prete
as
Jun Ichikawa
as
Fiorenzo Madonna
as
Cosimo Desii
as
Roberta Mattei
as
Nicolas Sacrez
as
Crew
Director
- Jonathan Nossiter
Writer
- Jonathan Nossiter
Producer
- Serge Lalou
- Santiago Amigorena
- Laurent Baujard
- Jonathan Nossiter
- Marco Serrecchia
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, Last Words explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Jonathan Nossiter 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 pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2020, 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 Last Words took approximately 25 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 120 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 140 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 36 unique compositions.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 2020, when this film is released:
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 21, 2020
- Runtime: 2h
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