Andrew Scott Says Movies Must Still Tackle the AIDS Crisis
Key Takeaways
- Andrew Scott advocates for continued cinematic focus on the AIDS crisis.
- The actor stars in the new biographical drama film "Elsinore."
- Scott believes societal shame belongs to negligent governments, not LGBTQ+ victims.
- "Elsinore" tells the true story of actor Ian Charleson performing in "Hamlet" in 1989.
Andrew Scott emphasized that despite the popularity of lighter LGBTQ+ films and series, it remains vital for cinema to explore the struggles of the past, particularly the AIDS crisis. He believes that reluctance to revisit these darker historical chapters comes from shame, which he firmly redirects toward the governments and societal structures that perpetuated stigma and neglected victims during their time of need.
His new film, "Elsinore," directed by Simon Stone, highlights the poignant true story of Scottish actor Ian Charleson, who famously performed in "Hamlet" in 1989 while battling complications from AIDS just weeks before his death.
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