Draft:The Last Beautiful Thing
| The Last Beautiful Thing | |
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| Directed by | Luca Luongo |
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| Cinematography | Pierino Santella |
| Music by | Sebastiano Della Bianchina |
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| Distributed by | Aquilus Productions (Italy) |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
The Last Beautiful Thing (Italian: L'ultima cosa bella) is a 2025 drama film co-written and directed by Luca Luongo. It premiered at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival where it was screened out of competition for the EFM section.[1]
Plot
Adele, just over twenty, lives commuting between the excesses of the nightlife of a "Babylon" Naples. She is convinced that her condition can improve by conquering Renzo, the charming PR of the disco where she works. But when Federico, a cryptic young man who seems to come from a completely different era, unexpectedly appears in her life, Adele will be able to discover the true beauty. Federico will lead the girl to face the ghosts of her recent past, but perhaps it could be too late for her.[2]
Cast
- Angela D'Auria as Adele
- Luca Luongo as Federico
- Virginia Perna as Flavia
- Arturo Sepe as Renzo
- Anna Carrabs as Ghita
- Patrizia Odorino as Candida
Production
The filming of the film began in Naples on August 1, 2023. Several scenes were shot between Portici and other places in the province of Naples.[3]
Promotion
The teaser trailer of the film was released on October 1, 2024.[4]
Reception
Italian Criticism
Although the film caused division during its presentation at the Berlinale, the italian critics have usually judged Luongo's first work positively, appreciating its social aspects:[5][6]
«"The Last Beautiful Thing" is a generational cry [...] At the Berlin Film Festival the film splits the audience in two»
— Domenico Iovane, InDialogo, 17 febbraio 2025
and the directorial line adopted for the narration:[7]
«The young director's film goes beyond denunciation. It is a real slap in the face to today's society, which knows, is aware, but sometimes, keeps away from youthful desperation.»
— Ilaria Cotarella, Il Mattino, 20 marzo 2025
Festivals, awards and nominations
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| Organizations / Festivals | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| 75th Berlin Film Festival | EFM | Luca Luongo, Vincenzo Luongo,
Silvio Rizzi Torino and Elio Parascandolo |
Official Selection |
| 2025 Los Angeles Italia
Film Festival |
Best Film | Luca Luongo, Vincenzo Luongo,
Silvio Rizzi Torino and Elio Parascandolo |
Nominated |
| 2025 Capri Hollywood
International Film Festival |
Best Film of the Year | Luca Luongo, Vincenzo Luongo,
Silvio Rizzi Torino and Elio Parascandolo |
Nominated |
| 2025 Sweden Film Awards | Best First Feature Film | Luca Luongo | Nominated |
References
- ^ "L'ultima cosa bella, Napoli "Babilonia" nel film di Luca Luongo". ilmattino.it. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ MYmovies.it. "L'ultima cosa bella". MYmovies.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ^ Carrella, Filomena (2025-02-06). ""L'ultima cosa bella", nel cast c'è Arturo Sepe". www.ilroma.net (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ ""L'ultima cosa bella", da febbraio al cinema". laprovinciaonline.info. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Domenico Iovane (17 February 2025). ""L'ultima cosa bella" del giovane regista Luongo al Festival di Berlino". InDialogo. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Paola Ciniglio (11 March 2025). "L'Ultima Cosa Bella: il grido di una generazione smarrita". Puntofamiglia.net. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ "L'ultima cosa bella, Napoli "Babilonia" nel film di Luca Luongo". ilmattino.it. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 21 March 2025.