Leaving Las Vegas

13 Nov 1996

Director: Mike Figgis

UK, USA, France

1995

111 min

Ben Sanderson, a suicidal alcoholic, arrives in Las Vegas with the intention of drinking himself to death. He meets and forms an unconventional relationship with Sera, a prostitute, who accepts him without judgment. Their bond, forged in the city of lost souls, offers them solace and temporary escape from their harsh realities. As Ben descends further into his self-destructive path, Sera provides him with companionship and a fleeting sense of belonging. “Leaving Las Vegas” is a poignant and unflinching look at love, despair, and acceptance in the face of inevitable tragedy.

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands