THE LAST CARGO: THE YEAR’S MOST ANTICIPATED THRILLER PRE-SALES AT CANNES: STARRING KATHERYN WINNICK, CHRISTIAN DE LA CORTINA, IAIN GLEN

Directed by Actor-Director Christian de la Cortina | Produced by Vanessa Cáceres

Filming has resumed on The Last Cargo after six intense weeks, already generating buzz as one of the year’s most anticipated independent thrillers. The film follows humanitarian pilots in Africa, blending social impact with edge-of-your-seat suspense. To ensure complete authenticity, actors performed all flying sequences in real aircraft, creating an immersive, visceral experience of soaring over the jungle.

Produced by Vanessa Cáceres alongside international executive producers Jonathan Vanger, Frank Baylis, Kirk D’Amico, and Katheryn Winnick, the film features a stellar international cast: Iain Glen (Game of Thrones), Katheryn Winnick (Vikings), Samantha Logan (All American), and Christian de la Cortina (Brooklyn, Les Tuches, Ripple Tv Series).

The story follows Zoe Johnson, a young UN pilot delivering humanitarian aid in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. When she risks everything to save an injured local boy, a fragile mission spirals into a deadly fight for survival, revealing the courage, sacrifices, and moral challenges faced by humanitarian pilots.

With pre-sales already underway at Cannes via distributor Myriad Pictures, audiences can expect breathtaking aerial cinematography, pulse-pounding action, and a story that shines a light on a critical humanitarian crisis.

The Last Cargo is not just a thriller—it’s a cinematic event, a story with heart, and a conversation starter for audiences across Europe, the U.S., and beyond.