‘Elsinore’ Star Andrew Scott on Why Movies Should Still Tackle the AIDS Crisis: ‘The Shame Lies With the Governments Who Ignored’ It

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Rolling off the celebrated European premiere of “Elsinore” on opening night of the London Film Festival, Andrew Scott emphasized why movies should still tackle the AIDS crisis, even as a new wave of LGBTQ films and series are tapping into lighter themes.

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  • Reported by Variety and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:42:38 UTC.

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  2. UK Police Acknowledge Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Search Warrants Were Unlawful

  3. ‘Elsinore’ Star Andrew Scott on Why Movies Should Still Tackle the AIDS Crisis: ‘The Shame Lies With the Governments Who Ignored’ It

  4. Horror Movies and Politics Are Killing Film Festivals

  5. ‘Elsinore’ Producer Andrea Occhipinti on Bringing Ian Charleson’s Story to the Screen and His Personal Connection to the AIDS Crisis: ‘I Lost a Lot of Friends’

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