The Last Sentence

Released Jun 20, 2014

2h 6m

Drama

History

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Swedish journalist Torgny Segerstedt uses the power of the press against the Nazis; meanwhile, his personal life takes a scandalous turn when he begins an affair with his publisher's Jewish wife (Pernilla August).

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Unfortunately, Troell chose to shoot the movie in digital black-and-white; the imagery seems anachronistic in its precision, undermining the period decor and clashing with the occasional low-grain newsreel footage of Nazis on the march.

Jul 24, 2014

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Bill Stamets

Chicago Sun-Times

Troell invokes '50's and '60's Swedish cinema: masterly black-and-white cinematography, philosophical angst, a lifeless marriage and loved ones visiting from the afterlife.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 17, 2014

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

It's a thoughtful and workmanlike portrait, but a less than profoundly moving one.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 10, 2014

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

Unfortunately, Troell decided to focus instead on the dull personal life of Segerstedt...

Aug 13, 2020

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Features a great performance from the Danish actor Jesper Christensen.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 30, 2019

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Louis Proyect

rec.arts.movies.reviews

A decidedly noncommercial film about the courage of a newspaperman who was a real contrast to the inside-the-beltway hacks of today, anxious to justify every war that comes along.

Oct 17, 2014

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Serge L

Very unusual film based on true character that was demeaning to Hitler during the war. Sweden trying to avoid fighting was bugged by the man and his articles. Luckily, Hitler decided to attack Russia instead of taking the whole europe and England. The film is interesting but it is not so much about an anti-Hitler as much as about the man himself, which was far from perfect. Still another take and point of view of the war.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/08/17

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Audience Member

10/9/15 Netflix Black and White, sub-titled, set in pre war Sweden, what could be better. An interesting look at one mans courageous stand against Nazism but for maybe more personal reasons than it would seem.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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good Swedish movie reminded me of my 90 year old neighbor who used to live next door to me back in the days

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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This tangible, romantic, political and conversational tale about a truly dedicated anti-Nazi who some thought would jeopardize the national security of Sweden due to his outspoken publications about Nazism and possibly drag his country into the war, is set in West Sweden before and during the Second World War in the 1930s and early 1940s and is impelled and reinforced by its cogent narrative structure, substantial character development, quick-witted dialog and the remarkable acting performances by Danish actor Jesper Christensen, Swedish actress and director Pernilla August, Swedish actress Ulla Skoog and Swedish actor Björn Granath.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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The important thing to remember is that this film is a fictional characterization based on events and conditions surrounding the real Torgny Segerstedt and is not meant to be biographical in the literal sense. The symbolism of autumn leaves in a stream and the paternalistic adoration of dogs over human relationships are excellent touches that enhance the ageing protagonist's narcissistic character. By the end of the film you are left questioning whether Torgny was a good man or a self-indulgent bastard; and that is as it should be when realistically portraying the flawed character of the public hero as a saint with clay feet. The black and white cinematic treatment helps us concentrate on the psychological elements of each character and is in line with our mental bias that events of that period are recollected in muted greys. Though not great film it was overall an excellent artistic effort on the part of the director and the cast.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Jan Troell

Director

Jesper Christensen

Torgny Segerstedt

Pernilla August

Maja Forssman

Peter Andersson

Christian Günther

Bengt C.W. Carlsson

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Maria Heiskanen

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Synopsis

Swedish journalist Torgny Segerstedt uses the power of the press against the Nazis; meanwhile, his personal life takes a scandalous turn when he begins an affair with his publisher's Jewish wife (Pernilla August).

Director: Jan Troell
Producer: Jessica Ask, Lars Blomgren, Gunnar Carlsson, Lone Korslund, Merete Mortensen
Screenwriter: Jan Troell, Klaus Rifbjerg
Distributor: Music Box Films
Production Co: Metronome Productions, Nordisk Film, Filmlance International AB, Filmpool Nord, Maipo Film, Film i Väst, Sveriges Television
Genre: Drama, History
Original Language: Swedish
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $62.3K
Runtime: 2h 6m

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