The Last Straw
Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024
Andrias Høgenni / Denmark, Faroe Islands / 2023 / 15 min / Colour / Unknown / In Faroese / Arabic, English subtitles
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Rated: 
Mature subject matter. May not be suitable for minors. Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas
Description
When Ívar is stranded on a remote mountain road in the Faroe Islands during mid-winter, he is forced to reach out to his estranged brother, Mikkjal, for help. Initially refused, Ívar's offer of money persuades Mikkjal to assist him, albeit reluctantly. However, the mix of money, distrust, and unresolved issues quickly leads to a long-overdue confrontation. ‘The Last Straw’ explores the fragile nature of family bonds, the complexities of forgiveness, and the emotional weight carried by past grievances in the stark, unforgiving landscape of the Faroe Islands.
Director
Andrias Høgenni
Andrias Høgenni is a Faroese filmmaker based in Denmark. He graduated from the Danish film school Super16 in 2018. His thesis film, 'Ikki Illa Meint', won the Canal+ Award at Semaine de la Critique in 2019. He has directed several TV series for the Danish broadcaster DR and is currently working on his first feature film. ‘The Last Straw’ marks Høgenni's return to short films, exploring the intricate dynamics of familial relationships set against the backdrop of his native Faroe Islands.
Credits
- Screenwriter
- Lovísa Dröfn, Nadia Abraham
- Producer
- Mark Newman
- Editor
- Ania De Sa
- Cast
- Geir á Lofti Hans Tórgarð