The Last Days (2013)

2013. A mysterious epidemic spreads across the planet; humanity develops an irrational fear of open spaces which causes death within seconds. Soon, the entire global populace is trapped ... See full summary »

Directors:

David Pastor, Àlex Pastor

Writers:

David Pastor, Àlex Pastor

Stars:

Quim Gutiérrez, Jose Coronado, Marta Etura

8 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Quim Gutiérrez	...	Marc
Jose Coronado	...	Enrique
Marta Etura	...	Julia
Leticia Dolera	...	Andrea
Mikel Iglesias	...	Dani
Ivan Massagué	...	Lucas
Pere Ventura	...	Rovira
Lluís Soler	...	Vecino
Abdelatif Hwidar	...	Hombre Extranjero
Farah Hamed	...	Mujer Extranjera
Lily Morett	...	Niña Extranjera
Isak Férriz	...	Javier
Pere Brasó	...	Carlos
Momo Ballesteros	...	Ángela
Albert Prat	...	Toni

Storyline

2013. A mysterious epidemic spreads across the planet; humanity develops an irrational fear of open spaces which causes death within seconds. Soon, the entire global populace is trapped inside buildings. As Barcelona descends into chaos, Marc sets off on a quest to find Julia, his missing girlfriend - without ever venturing outside.

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Plot Keywords:

death | fear | epidemic | water shortage | panic | 

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Taglines:

Barcelona, April 15th 2013. Six weeks after the panic

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Genres:

Adventure | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official [Spain]

Country:

Spain France

Language:

Spanish Catalan

Release Date:

27 March 2013 (Spain)

Also Known As:

The Last Days

Filming Locations:

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Box Office

Budget:

€5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€796,309 (Spain), 29 March 2013, Limited Release

Company Credits

Production Co:

Morena Films,Antena 3 Films,Rebelion Terrestre

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The second of two movies by directors David and Àlex Pastor that take place in a post-apocalyptic world. The first one is Carriers (2009).

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Goofs

GPS is not expected to work properly underground as it requires clear signal from the satellites. Moreover, you would require signals from different satellites to triangulate a precise position (such the ones shown in the movie) which is not plausible underground.

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Connections

Referenced in Estrenos Críticos: Sabotaje, Mas allá del Amor, Borgman, La Cueva, El abuelo que saltó por la ventana y se largó (2014)

User Reviews

A different view of Barcelona but there is not much to witness

A mysterious epidemic similar to agoraphobia but with fatal outcome, extends worldwide, so that people cannot go outside, they were forced to take refuge in buildings and other enclosed spaces. Marc a computer programmer trapped in his company will try to meet his girl through the subway line and makeshift tunnels.

The new Pastor Brothers film, (Carriers 2009), is visually very powerful, both in photography and in the types of plans, showing an unusual Barcelona, scorched and desolate, but mostly deserted, with streets and avenues without a soul, a lawless city.

Good attempt at criticism from managers trying to make us reflect on our current way of life, so far from our natural origins. That with the help of a well-selected soundtrack might make more conscious thought to the room.

In terms of in script, it is the Achilles heel of the movie, because development of the story is very predictable, full of clichés and are not surprising, what is worst of all, dealing with an original idea in which people cannot go outside, it is unable to generate anxiety and claustrophobia in the viewer, giving the feeling that we are again faced an adventure story before an almost apocalyptic thriller.

6/10