The Last Minute
The Last Minute

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The Last Minute

1987
Movie
100 min
Italian

Walter Ferrari is an Italian soccer coach fired on the eve of the playoffs by club President Di Carlo.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Emanuele CrialeseGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In the remote and desolate landscape of an island, a young woman named Livi is abandoned by her husband and left to fend for herself. As she navigates the harsh realities of survival, she encounters a mysterious hermit. Their relationship becomes a desperate struggle for existence and connection in an isolated world.

Critical Reception

While "The Last Minute" received a limited release and is not widely known, it has been noted for its atmospheric portrayal of isolation and a raw performance from its lead. Some critics have praised its experimental approach to narrative and visual style, though others found its pacing and bleakness challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong visual atmosphere and sense of desolation.

  • Noted for a compelling central performance.

  • Criticized by some for its slow pacing and oppressive tone.

Google audience: Audience reception data for "The Last Minute" is not readily available through Google reviews.

Fun Fact

Director Emanuele Crialese, known for his visually distinctive films, made "The Last Minute" early in his career, exploring themes of isolation and survival that would reappear in his later works.

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