Last Things

2023
50m

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7.5/10

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Opens Jan. 12 in 35mm at Anthology Film Archives.

Last Things looks at evolution and extinction from the perspective of the rocks and minerals that came before humanity and will outlast us. With scientists and thinkers like Lynn Margulis and Marcia Bjørnerud as guides and quoting from the proto-Sci-fi texts of J.H. Rosny, Deborah Stratman offers a stunning array of images, from microscopic forms to vast landscapes, and seeks a picture of evolution without humans at the center.

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Evolution and extinction from the point of view of rocks. A humid take on minerals, where sci-fi meets sci-fact. The geo-biosphere is a place of evolutionary possibility, where humans disapp... Read allEvolution and extinction from the point of view of rocks. A humid take on minerals, where sci-fi meets sci-fact. The geo-biosphere is a place of evolutionary possibility, where humans disappear but life endures.Evolution and extinction from the point of view of rocks. A humid take on minerals, where sci-fi meets sci-fact. The geo-biosphere is a place of evolutionary possibility, where humans disappear but life endures.

Director
- Deborah Stratman
Writer
- Deborah Stratman

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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

YOUR RATING

Director
- Deborah Stratman
Writer
- Deborah Stratman

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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7/10

Experimental but Riveting

Saw this at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival

"Last Things" is an experimental film about evolution and extinction from the point of view of rocks. A humid take on minerals, where sci-fi meets sci-fact. The geo-biosphere is a place of evolutionary possibility, where humans disappear but life endures. Director Deborah Stratman was able to use images, soundtrack, colors, and stills of rocks, evolution, and bizarre pictures to it's finest. This is the second New Frontier Film I had seen and usually I am not into the experimental type of filmmaking but this film was pretty engaging and never once felt bored.

The beautiful imagery, soundtrack, and calm narration that was provided help to make this film feel like an meditation experience with some ASMR feels to it. For 50 minutes, it's pretty short and it does good pretty fast as each colors and scenes have your eyes glued onto the screen.

It's not something I would call masterful since I don't know if I feel fully attached but I did vibe to it. Overall, a good experimental film.

Rating: B+