The Last Ashes

The Last Ashes (2023)

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In the mid-1800s, twelve year old Hélène manages to flee from an isolated patriarchal community in Luxembourg. Years later, she returns in disguise, determined to seek revenge on the family that killed her parents.

Date of release
2023-10-25
TMDB
6.3 / 10 (10)
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Western, Drama, Horror
Director
Loïc Tanson

Casting

Interesting facts

The Last Ashes is a 2023 Luxembourgish Western drama film directed by Loïc Tanson in his directorial debut. Starring Sophie Mousel, it follows Hélène, who returns to her native village under a new identity. Looking for revenge and ready to do anything to destroy the Graff family. The film was premiered at the 56th Sitges Film Festival on 9 October 2023 and subsequently released in Luxembourg on 25 October.

Production

In 2019, Film Fund Luxembourg contributed €30,000 for project development. In 2020, Film Fund Luxembourg contributed €30,000 taking the contribution to €2.8 million of the total budget, which was estimated at €3,947,432.

Filming began on 25 April 2022 and completed on 25 June mainly near the Eyneburg castle in Hergenrath in the municipality of Kelmis, Belgium. On 7 June 2022, behind the scenes of filming were revealed.

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