Uma Última Viagem

My expectations were quite high after reading some reviews, but also from the duos own constant promotions for it in their podcast which became "a bit" much. As a podcast listener for many years, I am quite well informed about Filips family - including his fathers situation.

In many ways it was a nice idea for a film and it's hard not to feel with Lars's situation. I think he's a wonderful man. I do however agree with one of the reviewers it feels a little forced. Many scenes did not need Filip showing the audience how we should feel. I don't doubt that Filip loves his father and that he wants the best for him, but some of his rather forced emotions just ruins the moment for me. I fully get that it is movie and not a documentary - but this mix didn't really work for me personally. I don't understand how it can review so highly - perhaps it's just me that's odd.

The good thing is that Filip/Fredrik can donate a large part of their proceeds from this film. It is a large financial success with relatively low production costs, An idea would be to causes related to aging or elderly in Sweden getting better care and opportunities. THAT would squash any views about this feeling a little opportunistic. It would also be more in line with their political ideology and views, something that they share freely in their podcast. I'm not holding my breath.

As real life reality documentaries go, this is a real gem.

Filips father Lars, who is elderly and depressed, is treated to a 'last trip' to his beloved France by his son.

Using recordings from the past, super-8 films mixed with reality-style captures we are taken on an emotional father-son journey on multiple levels.

You have the actual trip but also the emotional journey taken by Filip and his father. We can se the love between a father and a son, and we can see how the son becomes the father, as the father becomes the son.

Lars slowly awakens and for the first time in many years, starts to live again.

This is a heart warming and beautiful story that is rare and it reminds us what family is, or can be.

With warmth, love, laughter and sorrow this documentary shows the complexity when generations age and how they react on the changes.

A true love story between a father and his son and between friends. A story that gives both hope and despair.

The interaction between father and son and between the two friends (Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson) is genuine and empathetic.

Authentic story with no acting, just real life. The beauty of France is included and it's a pleasure to see the views.

Strong, colourful and emphatic creation that shows how turning back time can be both painful and hopeful at the same time.

I am a 31-year-old Swedish man. I have seen many TV programs that Filip and Fredrik have made and it is always about humor. In this film you get to see a new side of them that I haven't seen before, especially Filip. A very caring, kind and empathetic side that touched me deeply.

Filip's father has become depressed and lost his zest for life. Filip and Fredrik take him on a drive to France to relive old memories and hopefully rekindle his zest for life. I have struggled with depression in my life and know how terrible it is, and can therefore relate to a lot of what Filip's father is going through.

There is so much love in this movie. It shows the love between a father and his son. It's heartwarming and heartbreaking, optimistic and pessimistic and funny but serious, at the same time. It really shows the importance of living in the present, to appreciate life and each other, but also to appreciate the life you had and all the memories.

My head hurt after the movie ended because I cried so much. One of the most important and moving films I have seen. A beautiful masterpiece that everyone should watch.

It's an absolute masterpiece. What a gem of a movie. Tears, laughter, bitterness, kindness and everything between. Made me look at aging and retirement from many new angles. What a journey. It's also very well put together, the flow of the movie is just spot on, the cutting room really outdid themselves this time. It's for sure the best Swedish movie ever made and, for me, it was the best movie of all time. My guess is it will just blow the competition away at next year's Oscars, since it's Swedish. I guess it can "only" win the category for best foreign movie. Might be wrong here tho? Anyway, it's a must-see.