The Last Supper is a 1994 Canadian drama film directed by Cynthia Roberts.

Plot

Chris (Ken McDougall) is a dancer dying of AIDS. Before his assisted suicide, he shares a last meal with his lover Val (J.D. Nicholsen).[1]

Cast

Production

The Last Supper is adapted from the theatrical play of the same name by Hillar Liitoja, first staged by Theatre Passe Muraille in 1993.[2] McDougall originated the lead role in the stage production, opposite James Allodi as Val and Sky Gilbert as Dr. Parthens.[2]

The film was shot in real time and set entirely in one room at Toronto's Casey House AIDS hospice.[3] Ken McDougall died of AIDS complications four days after filming finished.[3]

Reception

The Last Supper won the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the 1995 Berlin International Film Festival.[4] Time Out called the film "simple but devastating study of the human condition in extremis".[5] Variety called it "an important addition to the growing body of pix about AIDS-related issues" but said that it may be too gruelling for some viewers.[3]

References

  1. ^ Brennan, Sandra. "Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. Retrieved January 22, 2008.
  2. ^ a b H. J. Kirchoff, "Theatre: The Last Supper". The Globe and Mail, October 29, 1993.
  3. ^ a b c Kelly, Brendan (1994-09-26). "The Last Supper". Variety. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
  4. ^ "Awards for The Last Supper". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
  5. ^ "The Last Supper". Time Out. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
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