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The Last

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Three ecologists and long-time friends—Ulf, Jota, and Sebastián—embark on a trip across El Chaco, an endangered dry forest ecosystem in Paraguay. They form a close-knit, skeptical tribe of explorers who reflect on their expeditions across 15 years of friendship and forest exploration.

The two-day trip leads them into danger, including wildfires that threaten their mission. Fragmented days filled with cicadas and nocturnal bird calls pass as they grapple with climate change, human folly, and mortality. Through their journey, the three men come to understand that confronting loss affirms our privilege—and responsibility—to witness and protect this fragile world.

Beyond its emotional resonance, the film provides a compelling case study for Environmental Studies and Climate Science, documenting the impact of deforestation and wildfires in the Gran Chaco, while also engaging Anthropology and Latin American Studies through its focus on transnational scientific collaboration and regional policy contexts.

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