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Last Resort [2001]
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Yes, watch it...
Review date: 2008-08-01 Rating: 10 out of 10
Yes, this is a great film. Again, one of those silent, emotion focussed world cinema films that shows just one way in which we live...
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Reviews
Britain in decay
Review date: 2008-06-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
The film actually reveals more about we British than it does the plight of those seeking asylum. The decline of the British seaside town, amusement arcades, 1960s tower blocks, fish & chips, the wooden roller coaster - for me one of the stars of this film was Margate itself. Beautifully photographed and acted, this is a gem. The film oozes mood. See it.
An exploration of the world of asylum seekers
Review date: 2006-07-01 Rating: 8 out of 10
Although it is definitely a drama this film blurs the boundaries between documentary and fiction, apparently a characteristic of Pawlikowski's direction.
Tanya (Dina Korzun) travels to England from Russia with her 10 year old son Artyom (Strelnikov) to marry her Fiancée who doesn't turn up and leaves her stranded and forced to become a refugee.
In the first part of the film we get right inside Tanya's fears and sense of alienation as she struggles with her role as a confined refugee, this is beautifully acted by Korzun and Strelnikov and if the film had continued on this course it would have been superb.
However once Anya is befriended by Alfie (a fine performance by Considine) the drama degenerates into a standard pulp fiction love story and although well directed and acted moves away from the trauma of being an asylum seeker. Also Artyom is supposed to be 10 years old but his dialogue is far to old for his age, even a perceptive ten year old would not automatically recognise someone as a pimp when his mother apparently did not make the connection.
However this film certainly made me think about the experiences of asylum seekers and the way they can be exploited whilst within the system, their sense of despair when any resolution to their problems is six to eighteen months away, unfortunately it did not keep me thinking long and hard enough.
Beautiful
Review date: 2006-01-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
Fantastically shot.Brilliantly acted.This a beautiful film.Essentialy a romance, set in a depressing seaside village, between an amusment arcade manager and a russian, who accomponied with her 10 year old son he befriends and helps to escape home, after she has been sent to an asylum seekers holding area."It makes me wanna cry".OUTSTANDING.
Touching Film
Review date: 2002-02-11 Rating: 10 out of 10
Last Resort is a very well thought of film. It is about a mother and child from Russia who become "accidental refugees" in England. They are taken to a refugee camp where they come across a man who helps them and eventually falls in love with the mother. A very touching and moving film, almost made me cry! Sheer Brilliance.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Dina Korzun
Steve Perry
Artyom Strelnikov
Paddy Considine
Perry Benson
Creators:
Dina Korzun (Primary Contributor)
Artyom Strelnikov (Primary Contributor)
Ryszard Lenczewski (Cinematographer)
Pawel Pawlikowski (Writer)
Alex Holmes (Producer)
Chris Collins (Producer)
David M. Thompson (Producer)
Ruth Caleb (Producer)
Rowan Joffe (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Artificial Eye
Manufacturer: Artificial Eye
EAN: 5021866201207
Binding: VHS Tape
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2001-07-30
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running time: 75 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006-11-23
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: Russian (Original Language)