Question 1

What does the title 'Longtime Companion' refer to in the context of the film?

Accepted Answer

The title refers to the only way that newspapers at the time would allow a gay man's lover to be listed in an obituary.

Question 2

Which actor died of AIDS shortly after the film's premiere, mirroring his character's fate?

Accepted Answer

Michael Carmine, who played Alberto, died of AIDS three days after the film premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival in 1989.

Question 3

What was a significant change made to the poster art compared to a scene in the movie?

Accepted Answer

In the poster, Fuzzy's ACT-UP t-shirt with a kissing sailors graphic and 'Read My Lips' slogan was removed, leaving a blank white shirt.

Question 4

Which major film festival was 'Longtime Companion' part of in 1990?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Cannes Film Festival in 1990, as well as the Edinburgh International and Stockholm International Film Festivals.

Question 5

What personal challenge did director Norman René face during the making of the film?

Accepted Answer

Norman René discovered he was HIV positive shortly before filming began, but kept it secret; he later died of AIDS in 1996.

Question 6

What does the title 'Longtime Companion' refer to in the context of the film?

Accepted Answer

The title refers to the only way that newspapers at the time would allow a gay man's lover to be listed in an obituary.

Question 7

Which actor's real-life health mirrored his character's fate in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Michael Carmine, who played Alberto, was dying of AIDS during filming and died three days after the film's premiere at age 30.

Question 8

What was altered on the poster and DVD cover compared to the actual film scene?

Accepted Answer

In the poster/cover, Fuzzy's ACT-UP t-shirt with a kissing sailors graphic and 'Read My Lips' slogan was removed, leaving a blank white shirt.

Question 9

What major film festival did 'Longtime Companion' screen at in 1990?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1990, as well as the Edinburgh International and Stockholm International Film Festivals.

Question 10

What personal challenge did director Norman René face during production?

Accepted Answer

Norman René discovered he was HIV positive shortly before filming began, a diagnosis kept secret; he later died of AIDS in 1996 at age 45.

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