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‘Last Breath’ Review: Costa-Gavras’ End-Of-Life Drama Is Softly Reflective And Profoundly Moving – San Sebastian Film Festival


Read Deadline's review of Costa-Gavras' Last Breath, premiering at the San Sebastian Film Festival

Costa-Gavras ’ single hyphenated trade name has been synonymous with political thrillers since Z shot from the starting gates in 1969 to win two Oscars and bring the world’s attention to the machinations of the military junta then ruling Greece. Denis Podalydès, an actor more usually associated with comedy, plays Fabrice Toussaint, a writer often seen on chat shows (of the intensely inquisitorial French variety), whose many books include Scourge on Seniors, a controversial essay on end-of-life care he is currently revising and which his publishers expect to be a big hit. Valiantly trying to hide his anxiety, he jumps at the chance when Augustin Masset (Kad Merad), a doctor in charge of palliative care, drops by to introduce himself to the famous philosopher as an admirer.

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