Many seniors lose their life purpose after retirement. Co-director Filip Hammar wanted to rejuvenate his father, Lars Hammar, by taking him on a road trip to France to recreate the best times of his life on that journey long ago.

Filip Hammar co-directed the documentary with his friend Fredrik Wikingsson. With the assistance of old voice recordings, they brought Lars Hammar on the same road trip path and events he once experienced in his younger years.

Here is the official synopsis for The Last Journey:

In a desperate attempt to help his father regain his zest for life, filmmaker Filip Hammar takes his dad on a surprise road trip to France, retracing the same journey they made every summer during Filip’s childhood. With the help of his best friend and fellow filmmaker Fredrik Wikingsson, Filip is confident this trip will invigorate his dad by reliving some of the best moments of his life. An honest, genre-defying look at death’s approach as seen through the eyes of a desperate son who has lived in denial of the inevitable, The Last Journey is a heartfelt investigation into the end we all face with our parents and glance into our parents and a glance into our own futures.

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta chatted with co-directors Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson about the trip, filming, incidents, and their expectations.

Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson are the renowned duo directors Filip and Fredrik. They have worked together since 2000 and have hosted over 20 original television shows, making a mark on Swedish entertainment. The most notable television series included the travel show 6 Degrees of Separation and High Chaparrall, talk shows Breaking News and Boston Tea Party, and a trivia show Alla mot Alla, which aired over 700 episodes to date. On the feature film side, they debuted in 2018 with The Cake General and the documentary Nice People in 2015.

The Last Journey was Sweden’s official selection for the Best International Feature at the 97^th Academy Awards.

Watch the exclusive interview with Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson below. Let us know what you think of the interview.

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Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Nexiko