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2014

international competition

These Final Hours

Hilditch Zak

Australia, 2013, 87', Swiss Premiere

The movie

Perth, Australia. Within a few hours, a cataclysmic event will eradicate all life on Earth. Making his way through a city now ablaze with fire and blood, James attempts to reach a friend who’s organizing one last orgy. Along the way, he witnesses a horrific scene of barbarism. For a few minutes, he brushes aside his selfishness and saves Rose, a girl separated from her family. This unexpected rescue invests James with a new sense of responsibility and his plans for end of the world change somewhat. Zak Hilditch makes no compromises in this sensitive and critical look at a civilization on the brink of extinction. The director, channelling both Mad Max and Take Shelter, creates a heavy and sweaty atmosphere, used to depict human bestiality at its darkest. Beautiful cinematography and brilliant actors add to this amazing apocalyptic drama that will leave you stunned and thoughtful.


World Sales :

Praesens-Films, CH

producers :

Liz Kearney

cast :

Nathan Philips, Angourie Rice, Jessica De Gouw

Crew :
  • Scriptwriter : Zak Hilditch
  • Editor : Nick Meyers
  • Music : Cornel Wilczek
  • Cinematographer : Bonnie Elliott