The Last
(Los últimos)
Sebastián Peña Escobar | Documentary
2023 | 89 minutes | Paraguay, Uruguay
On a journey to the last virgin forests of Paraguay, three ecologists debate the future of our species. While a massive wildfire looms in the area.
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Synopsis
Three ecologists and long-time friends—Ulf, Jota, and Sebastián—embark on a trip across El Chaco, an endangered dry forest ecosystem in Paraguay. They form a close-knit, skeptical tribe of explorers who reflect on their expeditions across 15 years of friendship and forest exploration.
The two-day trip leads them into danger, including wildfires that threaten their mission. Fragmented days filled with cicadas and nocturnal bird calls pass as they grapple with climate change, human folly, and mortality. Through their journey, the three men come to understand that confronting loss affirms our privilege—and responsibility—to witness and protect this fragile world.
Beyond its emotional resonance, the film provides a compelling case study for Environmental Studies and Climate Science, documenting the impact of deforestation and wildfires in the Gran Chaco, while also engaging Anthropology and Latin American Studies through its focus on transnational scientific collaboration and regional policy contexts.
Reviews
“Constructed around a road trip undertaken by three old friends, ‘The Last’ develops into a lament for a disappearing Paraguay and a confrontation of the worst fears about the impact of climate change” – Allan Hunter, Screen
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Pragda subjects
Activism
Agriculture + Food
Anthropology
Economics + Social Class Issues
Education
Environment + Sustainability
Geography
Latin American Studies
Science + Technology
South America
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
IDFA International Documentary Film Amsterdam; AFI Latin American Film Festival; Chicago Latino Film Festival; Málaga Film Festival; LATIN WAVE Film Festival; DOK.fest München; Millennium Docs Against Gravity; CinemAmbiente Festival; Guadalajara International Film Festival; Mediterranean Film Festival; Florianópolis Audiovisual Mercosur; Biarritz Festival, Latin America; ATLANTIDOC; EDOC; Buenos Aires International Documentary Film Festival; FENAVID; FILMAR in Latin America Festival; Punta del Este International Film Festival
DIRECTOR: Sebastián Peña Escobar
NATIONALITY: Paraguay, Uruguay
YEAR: 2023
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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