The Last Letter
La dernière lettre
Synopsis
In a captured Ukrainian ghetto, circa 1941, Jewish town physician Anna Semyonovna dictates a final farewell letter to her son who is safe outside enemy lines, detailing the harrowing realities of the ghetto before her impending execution by the Nazis.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Wiseman
- Screenplay & Story
- Véronique Aubouy, Vasiliy Grossman
- Original Title
- La dernière lettre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $17K
- Production Studios
- ARTE France Cinéma, Zipporah Films, Idéale Audience, Canal+, CNC, La Comédie-Française
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Wiseman
Véronique Aubouy, Vasiliy Grossman
Giorgos Arvanitis
Frederick Wiseman, Luc Barnier
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Wiseman
Director
Véronique Aubouy
Writer
Giorgos Arvanitis
Director of Photography
Frederick Wiseman
Editor
Luc Barnier
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Letter
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What is The Last Letter about?
In a captured Ukrainian ghetto, circa 1941, Jewish town physician Anna Semyonovna dictates a final farewell letter to her son who is safe outside enemy lines, detailing the harrowing realities of the ghetto before her impending execution by the Nazis.
Who directed The Last Letter?
The Last Letter was directed by Frederick Wiseman.
Who stars in The Last Letter?
The principal cast of The Last Letter includes Catherine Samie.
When was The Last Letter released and how long is it?
The Last Letter was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
How much did The Last Letter make at the box office?
The Last Letter grossed $17K in worldwide ticket sales.
Is The Last Letter based on a book or true story?
The Last Letter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vasiliy Grossman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Letter?
The Last Letter holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).