The Last Paradise on Earth is a heartfelt drama about identity, grief, and longing. It’s a story of resilience, rooted in the life we live today and the enduring hope for a brighter tomorrow. This is the first film ever shot on the remote island of Suðuroy in the Faroe Islands.

Jury’s rationale

The 2025 Nordic Council Film Prize goes to a film that, beyond the question of staying or leaving one’s homeland, explores themes of personal paralysis and ecological crisis. Told with unsentimental authenticity, it captures frozen, quiet grief. The main character must learn to show care, just as the fishing world must realign with nature. With its stunning cinematography, this Faroese feature leaves a mark on Nordic cinema.