the last work of somebody's career

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In this sentence:

This film is the last one of Joe's film career.

What I want to say is that Joe is quitting his job as a filmmaker, but I have doubts. The sentence seems to say that, but also seems to say that this movie is just his last one which doesn't mean it will be the last in his job.

Do you know how to say the first meaning, that expressing he won't make any other movie?

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Agree w/torpes.
 

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You could say "his final film" if you worry that someone will mistake "last" for "most recent." It was the final film of his career.

(But I agree with the other posters that my first understand would be the last one he ever made, with the inclusion of career.)
 

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What´s the difference between Bill´s last film and Bill´s latest film? Can both mean exactly the same?
 

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What´s the difference between Bill´s last film and Bill´s latest film? Can both mean exactly the same?

No. I think they aren't the same. Maybe here it's clear that "last movie" is the final movie, and "latest movie" is the most recent movie.

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So, if a native tells me Tonight I´m planning to watch my friend Bill´s last film can I come to the conclusion that Bill´s career has come to an end?
 

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So, if a native tells me Tonight I´m planning to watch my friend Bill´s last film can I come to the conclusion that Bill´s career has come to an end?

Yes, I would say so according to all the precedent posts. But wait for other opinions.
 

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The last film of his career -- his final film.

His latest film -- there could be more in the future.

His last film -- could mean either one.
 

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There is a joke that plays on this ambiguity:

Director: Have you seen my last film?
Critic: I hope so!
 

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Wow, I liked it!
 
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