Last Swim is a 2024 British coming-of-age film directed by Sasha Nathwani, and written by Nathwani and Helen Simmons.
Synopsis 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. 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.
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. It is set to be released by Vertigo Releasing in the UK on 4 April 2025, and at a later date in the US.
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External links Official website Last Swim at IMDb