The Last Island is a documentary that narrates the extraordinary story of eight friends who accidentally find themselves caught up on the island of Lampedusa in one of the darkest moments in the history of the Mediterranean Sea. From a quiet evening on a boat, to the sudden rescue of hundreds of people at sea, the film explores the power of friendship and human resilience in emergency situations.

Director's note

On the evening of 3 October 2017, I met a group of friends who had rescued 47 castaways from the sea exactly four years earlier. Over dinner they were 'celebrating' their birthday: their rebirth. As coincidence would have it, 3 October is also my birthday. Since that evening, I have felt the duty and responsibility to tell their story. This documentary is the result of six years of research and filming alongside this group of friends who had such an exceptional experience.