The Last Face (2016)

A director (Charlize Theron) of an international aid agency in Africa meets a relief aid doctor (Javier Bardem) amidst a political/social revolution, and together face tough choices ... See full summary »

Director:

Sean Penn

Writer:

Erin Dignam

Stars:

Charlize Theron, Javier Bardem, Brandon Phillips

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charlize Theron	...	Wren
Javier Bardem	...	Miguel Leon
Brandon Phillips	...	Youth Orchestra Conductor
Anna Strelkov	...	Sand Painter
Mark De Villiers	...	Wren's Father
Amy Harries-Jones	...	Young Wren
Obed Baloi	...	Alif (as Obed Baloyi)
Xavier Guichard	...	UN Student
Jiji Kongolo	...	UN Student
Hopper Penn	...	Billy Boggs (as Hopper Jack Penn)
Atlas James King	...	Mahmoud
William Mkunziza	...	Sudanese National
Halima Abdul Aziz	...	9 Yr. Old African Girl
Abdul Aziz Abubakar	...	Patient Girl's Father
Vaneshran Arumugam	...	East Indian UN Staffer

Storyline

A director (Charlize Theron) of an international aid agency in Africa meets a relief aid doctor (Javier Bardem) amidst a political/social revolution, and together face tough choices surrounding humanitarianism and life through civil unrest.

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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | three word title | orchestra | paraguay | stationary bike | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence including disturbing images of war atrocities, language, and brief sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 July 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Az utolsó próba

Filming Locations:

Cape Town, South Africa

Company Credits

Production Co:

River Road Entertainment, FilmHaven Entertainment, Gerber Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

130 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was a passion project for Robin Wright who tried to get it made in 2004. She was the one who brought on Javier Bardem and Sean Penn in various roles. After funding fell through, Wright abandoned the project. Penn resurrected the film after he and Wright divorced, deciding to take on directing duties, and casting his then girlfriend Charlize Theron in the role Wright had wanted to play.

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Quotes

Injured Patient: Thank you, in the name of Jesus.
Miguel Leon: In the name of Jesus?
[chuckles]
Miguel Leon: I prefer it in the name of you and me?

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Soundtracks

Peace Train
Written by Cat Stevens (as Yusuf Islam)
Performed by Cat Stevens

User Reviews

Beautiful film; very good acting

Penn shows African reality. This film has nothing to do with dominating or discriminating African people, but shows the insanity of all wars. I was moved, angered and surprised by the marvelous acting in this film. Charlize Theron as well as Javier Bardem play more than convincing. Furthermore I could not discover any weak-played other parts.The film really shows the difference in being in the field or being a manager far from where it all takes place. At the same it shows the despondency that falls on you not having a solution in our economics-based society. Who says Penn as a director failed in this film, should clean his glasses and keep on taking part in the Penn-bashing gild of right wing puppets