Last Swim

TIFF65: Greek Premiere
Set over a sweltering A-Level results day in London, the film follows Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, as she leads her friends on an eventful journey across the city, culminating in a once in a lifetime astronomical event. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Ziba struggles to retain her characteristic optimism as she finds herself battling the intrusive fears and secrets she’s been hiding from her friends. As day turns to night, Ziba has no choice but to confront the irreversible event she has planned for the end of this last day of untainted adolescence.
Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Sasha Nathwani
Script: Sasha Nathwani, Helen Simmons
Cinematography: Olan Collardy
Editing: Stephen Dunne
Sound: George Castle
Music: Federico Albanese
Actors: Deba Hekmat, Narges Rashidi, Denzel Baidoo, Solly McLeod, Lydia Fleming, Jay Lycurgo, Michelle Greenidge
Production: Caviar
Producers: Campbell Beaton, Nisha Mullea, Bert Hamelinck, Sorcha Shepherd, Helen Simmons, James Isilay
Costumes: Natalie Caroline Wilkins
Production Design: Julija Fricsone-Gavriss
Format: DCP
Color: Color
Production Country: UK
Production Year: 2024
Duration: 96'
Contact: Indie Sales
Awards/Distinctions: Crystal Bear Generation 14plus, AG Kino Gilde - Berlinale 2024
Suitable for kids over the age of 16.

Sasha Nathwani

A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts, Sasha is a writer and director who was born in London to an Iranian mother and an Indian Father. He grew up watching classic films with his Persian grandmother, sparking his passion for cinema. His recent work includes the 2021 short film Raj's Story about the Royal Navy’s first Sikh submariner which was a recipient of a One Point Four and Channel 4 Diversity Awards, and a global campaign for New Balance Impatience Is A Virtue starring Jaden Smith and Coco Gauff was the recipient of a Endorphin Award. Sasha has a large music video catalog which includes two consecutive best video nominations at the Brit Awards with over a billion hits on YouTube for artists such as Izzy Bizu, Jasmine Thompson, Snakehips, Brother Leo, and MK. Last Swim is his debut feature. When he’s not hunting for the next story to tell, Sasha is an active member of FREE THE WORK and POCC, curating seasonal film showcases while moderating panel discussions with highly lauded artists.

Filmography

2008 Lost on the Map (short)
2011 Le Retour Du Male (short)
2011 Three Days in London (short)
2017 Play the Game (short)
2018 The End of the Line (short)
2021 Raj's Story (short)
2024 Last Swim