Yet another addition to the growing list of films that focus on AIDS related issues. Although, this film came way back in 1994, not every film is capable of managing viewers attention. This film is too theatrical with only three people in the film enacting their interactions withgloom, doom and dark (as the subject demands).
Choreographer Chris is suffering from AIDS and is waiting on his death bed. Chris has decided to end his life via a doctor-assisted suicide, and film covers his last moments with his lover, Val. They eat a final meal together and reminisce about happier times. He surrounds himself in his last hours with everything that made his life special and creates his ultimate work of art by choreographing his own death.
What's shocking for me to hear is that the lead actor who plays Chris died from AIDS-related causes four days after shooting wrapped on this film. I guess this was supposed to be his swan song and a tribute of sorts. To be honest, I would have been a bit harsh in reviewing the film, but just information changes everything. It's not an easy film to watch, mostly because not much happens and is more like watching a play where sometimes it's a lot of silence. Shot in dark contrast where you can barely figure out what's happening in dark light, I can see why some people will have a special place in heart for this film. (2/10)
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I have loved some of his films while totally hated the others