Film "The Last Resort"

Description

The Last Resort
(Paradis)
Maria Sødahl
Denmark
2025
(100')

Mikkel and Louise head off on a well-deserved, all-inclusive vacation with their two daughters. But reality takes an unexpected turn when they accidentally hit a man with their car. When he later shows up at their hotel asking for help, they decide to lend a hand. However, as they become more deeply involved, their good intentions and values ​​are put to the test, and they are soon forced to confront fundamental questions: What does it truly mean to be a "good person," and how far are we willing to go to help someone in need?

> Followed by a Q&A with director Maria Sødahl.

International Competition

Maria Sødahl is a Norwegian film director and screenwriter, known for her intimate, emotional storytelling and her nuanced perspective on human relationships. She made her feature film directorial debut with *Limbo* (2010), a drama set within the Norwegian expatriate community in Trinidad during the 1970s. Sødahl gained international recognition with *Hope* (*Håp*, 2019)—a deeply personal drama inspired by her own experience following a brain tumor diagnosis shortly before Christmas. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was selected as Norway’s entry for the Oscar for Best International Feature Film. In addition to her work in cinema, Sødahl has directed for television and has established herself as one of Norway’s most prominent contemporary filmmakers.
Awards and Festivals
Göteborg Film Festival 2026: Dragon Award for Best Nordic Film.
Nordic Film Market, Göteborg 2025: Work-in-Progress.
Language:
Danish, English; with Spanish subtitles.
Format:
DCP