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AIDS Drama 'Last Dance' Stars Brody, Zegler, Platt
7 May
Summary
- Film 'Last Dance' stars Adrien Brody, Rachel Zegler, Ben Platt.
- Story follows father and daughter on a 1991 Caribbean gay cruise.
- Ben Platt to co-star and write original music for the film.
A new music-driven drama titled 'Last Dance' is set to feature Adrien Brody, Rachel Zegler, and Ben Platt. Directed by Karim Aïnouz, the film is based on Emily Ziff Griffin's autobiographical New Yorker article, "The Last Dance With My Dad."
The story is set in 1991 and follows Elliot (Brody), a celebrated Broadway composer, who takes his daughter Emma (Zegler) on a Caribbean gay cruise. The narrative explores the joys and the encroaching shadow of the AIDS crisis during that era.
As Elliot grapples with his illness, he and Emma are compelled to address the hidden truths in their relationship. The film aims to capture the essence of rediscovery and connection in their remaining time. Ben Platt is also contributing original songs to the production, while Zegler will perform original music.
Karim Aïnouz expressed his excitement to portray "a time where hope and celebration allowed our queer community to overcome one of the worst crises of last century." He highlighted solidarity and resilience within the queer community during the height of the AIDS epidemic. FilmNation Entertainment will handle international sales at the Cannes market.
