Last Image
La Dernière Image
Synopsis
Seen through the filtered lens of boyhood memories, award-winning director Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina crafted this half-fictional, half-autobiographical account of a brief period in the history of an Algerian village. It is 1940, and the quiet town is ruled by French colonialists appointed by the Vichy government. Algerians are being called up for service in the Vichy military, and Jews in the village are in danger of deportation. A beautiful young schoolteacher named Claire Boyer (Veronique Jannot) arrives in town and turns every male head within miles, including 14-year-old Mouloud (Merwan Lakhdar-Hamina, the director's son). Simon Attal (Michel Boujenah), a fellow teacher and a Jew, is also attracted to Claire, and so is Mouloud's older brother. Suddenly two murders occur in the village, Simon is in danger of being deported, and the tone shifts from the dreams of boyhood to the realities of manhood.
Top Cast
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Véronique Jannot
Claire Boyer
Merwan Lakhdar-Hamina
Mouloud
Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir
Jean Bouise
Langlois
Jean-François Balmer
Miller
Michel Boujenah
Simon Attal
Hassan El-Hassani
Touhami
Mustapha El Anka
Kabrane
Malik Lakhdar-Hamina
Bachir
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Oncle Amar
Mustapha Preure
Boutaleb
Rachid Fares
Omar
Geneviève Mnich
Madame Lanier
Brigitte Catillon
Madame Lenguenel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
- Original Score
- Philippe Arthuys, Jean-Paul Cara
- Original Title
- La Dernière Image
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 15m
- Production Studios
- TF1 Films Production, S.I.A (DZ), Elma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Philippe Arthuys, Jean-Paul Cara
Youcef Tobni
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Director
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Writer
Philippe Arthuys
Original Music Composer
Jean-Paul Cara
Original Music Composer
Youcef Tobni
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Last Image.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Image
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Image about?
Seen through the filtered lens of boyhood memories, award-winning director Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina crafted this half-fictional, half-autobiographical account of a brief period in the history of an Algerian village. It is 1940, and the quiet town is ruled by French colonialists appointed by the Vichy government. Algerians are being called up for service in the Vichy military, and Jews in the village are in danger of deportation. A beautiful young schoolteacher named Claire Boyer (Veronique Jannot) arrives in town and turns every male head within miles, including 14-year-old Mouloud (Merwan Lakhdar-Hamina, the director's son). Simon Attal (Michel Boujenah), a fellow teacher and a Jew, is also attracted to Claire, and so is Mouloud's older brother. Suddenly two murders occur in the village, Simon is in danger of being deported, and the tone shifts from the dreams of boyhood to the realities of manhood.
Who directed Last Image?
Last Image was directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina.
Who stars in Last Image?
The principal cast of Last Image includes Véronique Jannot, Merwan Lakhdar-Hamina, Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir, Jean Bouise, Jean-François Balmer.
When was Last Image released and how long is it?
Last Image was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 3h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Image?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Image was composed by Philippe Arthuys, Jean-Paul Cara.