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The Last Ashes

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After the brutal assassination of her parents, and abuse suffered by a tyrannical leader of an isolated patriarchal community in Luxembourg in the late 1890's, Heléne a twelve-year-old girl manages to escape. Years later, having kept alive the embers of resentment Heléne returns in disguise, determined to seek her revenge.

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Rebecca Sayce FILMHOUNDS Magazine Jul 23
4/5
Tanson's directorial debut is a masterclass in building a thrilling narrative that slowly unfolds, leaving no stones unturned while delivering a nuanced portrayal of love, hatred, and revenge. Go to Full Review
Joel Harley Starburst 08/30/2024
4/5
The Last Ashes is a beautiful, horrifying version of the revenge thriller that compels to the last breath. Move over The Northman, the woman from Luxembourg is here. Go to Full Review
Kat Hughes THN 08/29/2024
3/5
Although a beautifully constructed Euro Western with a strong female protagonist, The Last Ashes lacks the extra umph it needs to fully connect. Go to Full Review
Andrew Mack ScreenAnarchy 02/06/2024
More of the slow-burn variety of revenge thrillers. ... Tanson shakes up their sedate narrative with artistic flourishes. Go to Full Review
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Synopsis After the brutal assassination of her parents, and abuse suffered by a tyrannical leader of an isolated patriarchal community in Luxembourg in the late 1890's, Heléne a twelve-year-old girl manages to escape. Years later, having kept alive the embers of resentment Heléne returns in disguise, determined to seek her revenge.
Director
Loïc Tanson
Producer
Claude Waringo
Screenwriter
Loïc Tanson, Frédéric Zeimet
Production Co
Samsa Film
Genre
Drama, History, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Luxembourgish
Runtime
2h 5m