Review of The Last Sentence (2012) by Edward K — 24 Aug 2014
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.
This review of The Last Sentence (2012) was written by Edward K on 24 Aug 2014.
The Last Sentence has generally received mixed reviews.
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