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The Last Face

  • 20162016
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  • 2h 10m
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4.9/10
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Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem in The Last Face (2016)
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  • War

In the midst of African social horror, a love between two volunteers fades out and is reborn.In the midst of African social horror, a love between two volunteers fades out and is reborn.In the midst of African social horror, a love between two volunteers fades out and is reborn.

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  • Director
    • Sean Penn
  • Writer
    • Erin Dignam
  • Stars
    • Charlize Theron
    • Javier Bardem
    • Brandon Phillips
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sean Penn
  • Writer
    • Erin Dignam
  • Stars
    • Charlize Theron
    • Javier Bardem
    • Brandon Phillips
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    • 39User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 16Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos2

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    Charlize Theron and Sean Penn in The Last Face (2016)
    Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem in The Last Face (2016)
    Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem in The Last Face (2016)
    Sean Penn at an event for The Last Face (2016)
    Charlize Theron at an event for The Last Face (2016)
    Sean Penn and Dylan Penn at an event for The Last Face (2016)
    Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem in The Last Face (2016)
    Charlize Theron in The Last Face (2016)
    Charlize Theron in The Last Face (2016)
    Charlize Theron in The Last Face (2016)
    Charlize Theron in The Last Face (2016)
    Charlize Theron in The Last Face (2016)

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    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Wrenas Wren
    Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem
    • Miguel Leonas Miguel Leon
    Brandon Phillips
    • Youth Orchestra Conductoras Youth Orchestra Conductor
    Anna Strelkov
    • Sand Painteras Sand Painter
    Mark De Villiers
    • Wren's Fatheras Wren's Father
    Amy Harries-Jones
    • Young Wrenas Young Wren
    Obed Baloyi
    • Atifas Atif
    Xavier Guichard
    • UN Studentas UN Student
    Jiji Kongolo
    • UN Studentas UN Student
    Hopper Penn
    Hopper Penn
    • Billy Boggsas Billy Boggs
    • (as Hopper Jack Penn)
    Atlas James King
    • Mahmoudas Mahmoud
    William Mkunziza
    • Sudanese Nationalas Sudanese National
    Halima Abdul Aziz
    • 9 Yr. Old African Girlas 9 Yr. Old African Girl
    Abdul Aziz Abubakar
    • Patient Girl's Fatheras Patient Girl's Father
    Merritt Wever
    Merritt Wever
    • Marleeas Marlee
    Vaneshran Arumugam
    • East Indian UN Stafferas East Indian UN Staffer
    Tinarie van Wyk Loots
    Tinarie van Wyk Loots
    • UN Stafferas UN Staffer
    • (as Tinarie van Wyk-Loots)
    Nigel Fisher
    • Ivanas Ivan
    • Director
      • Sean Penn
    • Writer
      • Erin Dignam
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    Storyline

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    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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    • Genres
      • Drama
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      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong bloody violence including disturbing images of war atrocities, language, and brief sexuality
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    • 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.
    • Quotes

      Moussa: Life is tough. You need someone to share it with.

    • Soundtracks
      Peace Train
      Written by Cat Stevens (as Yusuf Islam)

      Performed by Cat Stevens

    User reviews39

    Review
    Top review
    3/10
    The Last Face - Loses its Face and its Way
    What might have been a heartfelt African tragedy falters under the heavy hand of Sean Penn who does here, what he once claimed Terrence Malick was guilty of: (with words to the effect... 'Creating something that looked good on paper but failing to transcribe it to film'. Shoddy hand held photography, poor composition, disjointed editing - with scenes that should have been short, left long, and visa-versa. Sound was another problem, people whisper - with it all being so low, as not to be heard. Eye rolling arty shots without purpose - a story that's on again-off again, with performers doing what they can but, being left all at sea by their overindulging director.

    A movie maker seemingly pushing his political views - at the expense of third world persons lost to the corruption within their own leaders and an uncaring world - surrounded by repugnant violence (some of the violence is realistically shocking) Mr Penn may (or may not) have his heart in the right place but tends to allow the shadowy edge of politics to blind his visionary vocation. At one point some innocent victims exclaim 'In the name of Jesus' - the people there to help them reply: 'what about in OUR name'? Maybe that's just the point - take Christ's unconditional love from these poor souls and they have exactly nothing! - So, what does the story teller dislike most, the love or the forgiveness? Some music choices on the sound track help to a small degree but sadly, self importance does not, a good movie make. Like other Penn movies this seems to run forever, needlessly.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 28, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Khuôn Mặt Cuối Cùng
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • River Road Entertainment
      • FilmHaven Entertainment
      • Gerber Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,161,751
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.40 : 1

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