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The Last Suit (2017)

The Last Suit (2017)

An aged tailor fulfills one last promise in this sweet and poignant road film

7.1

Movie

Argentina, Poland
English, French, German
Drama
2017
PABLO SOLARZ
Ángela Molina, Cristóbal Pinto, Jacek Lenartowicz
91 min

TLDR

It’s sweet and straightforward, but somehow it’s a new perspective on the Holocaust that’s rare to see on film.

What it's about

After his children sold his house, 88-year-old Jewish tailor Abraham Bursztein travels to Poland to deliver a suit for the childhood friend that saved him during the Nazi occupation.

The take

When something like a World War happens, the generation that grew up at the time inevitably would be changed, and this change sticks to that generation, even if the ones that follow don’t immediately understand. The Last Suit is centered on this idea, but it does so through a relatively lighthearted and humorous way, as Abraham Bursztein goes on a cross-continental trip to see a childhood friend from the war, and meet people with different perspectives along the trip. With at least six different languages, two different timelines, and a compelling protagonist, The Last Suit is a new take on the Holocaust that might be a tad too sentimental for some viewers, but is a poignant reminder of the history that still haunts the world today.

What stands out

With the protagonist being a tailor, it was slightly expected that his suit would be great, and the film delivered. I need to hear what Derek Guy has to say about this suit.

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