The Last Supper


1h 36m 1995

Brief Synopsis

Shot entirely in one room and in real time, this story focuses on dancer-choreographer Chris, who lies on his sickbed awaiting his death. Full-blown AIDS has consumed Chris and with the help of his doctor, he has decided to end his life with a lethal injection in the presence of his lover.

Film Details

Also Known As
Last Supper
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

Shot entirely in one room and in real time, this story focuses on dancer-choreographer Chris, who lies on his sickbed awaiting his death. Full-blown AIDS has consumed Chris and with the help of his doctor, he has decided to end his life with a lethal injection in the presence of his lover.

Film Details

Also Known As
Last Supper
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States July 1995

Released in United States June 1995

Released in United States September 1995

Shown at Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival September 1-14, 1995.

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 9-20, 1995.

Shown at IMAGE & NATION gaie et lesbienne: festival international de cinema et de video de Montreal November 2-12, 1995.

Shown at London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival March 21 - April 4, 1996.

Shown at Mardi Gras Film Festival in Sydney February 16-26, 1995.

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (Panorama Canada) August 25 - September 5, 1994.

Shown at OUTFEST '95: The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 6-16, 1995.

Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 9-18, 1995.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (First Cinema) September 7-16, 1995.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 30 - October 16, 1994.

Shown at Verzaubert '95: 5th Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in Munich and Cologne, Germany November 19-29, 1995.

The lead, Ken McDougall, a well-known Canadian theater and dance personality, died from AIDS-related causes four days after shooting wrapped on "The Last Supper."

Released in United States June 1995 (Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 9-18, 1995.)

Released in United States July 1995 (Shown at OUTFEST '95: The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 6-16, 1995.)

Released in United States September 1995 (Shown at Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival September 1-14, 1995.)