Positive (1990 film)
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Positive is a 1990 documentary film directed, written and produced by Rosa von Praunheim (in cooperation with Phil Zwickler). The film received international resonance.[1]
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| Directed by | Rosa von Praunheim |
| Screenplay by | Rosa von Praunheim |
| Produced by | Rosa von Praunheim Phil Zwickler |
| Starring | Larry Kramer Michael Callen Diamanda Galás |
| Cinematography | Mike Kuchar Elfi Mikesch Evan Estern |
| Edited by | Rosa von Praunheim Mike Shephard |
Production company | Rosa Von Praunheim Filmproduktion |
| Distributed by | First Run Features. |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Countries | United States West Germany |
| Language | English |
Plot
Positive is about how the gay community in New York City and its activists deal with the AIDS crisis. The film's protagonists include Larry Kramer and Diamanda Galás.[2]
Production notes
Positive is the first part of Rosa von Praunheim's AIDS-Trilogy.
Awards
- 1990: Queer Film Prize of the Berlin International Film Festival (together with Silence = Death)[3]
Reception
The Guardian wrote in 1992: "Silence = Death and Positive: The best AIDS films to date [...]."[4] The Los Angeles Times summed it up: "In short, Praunheim is just the man for the job he has taken on with Silence = Death and Positive: he has the breadth of vision, the compassion and the militance and, yes, the sense of humor necessary to tackle the AIDS epidemic in all its aspects."[5]
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