Last Swim

Last Swim is a 2024 British coming-of-age film directed by Sasha Nathwani, from a screenplay by Nathwani and Helen Simmons.

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
 * Narges Rashidi as Mona
 * Solly McLeod as Shea
 * Jay Lycurgo as Merf
 * Denzel Baidoo as Malcom
 * Lydia Fleming as Tara
 * Michelle Greenidge as Tonya
 * Davoud Rastgou as Ramin

Production
Last Swim wasin 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. 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. Ahead of its Berlinale premiere, Indie Sales acquired the international distribution rights to the film.