Keep the Lights On

Keep the Lights On

Movie |

Hiv | Drug Rehabilitation

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  • Genre(s): Drama, Romance
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Ira Sachs, Heather Quick, Veronica Lupu
  • Cast(s): Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Souleymane Sy Savane, Ed Vassallo, Paprika Steen See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 41min
  • Music: Arthur Russell
  • Award(s): Grand Jury Prize 2012 (Won)
    Grand Jury Prize 2012 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Me Before You, The Age of Adaline
  • Story:
    An emotionally and sexually charged journey through the love, addiction, and friendship of two men. Documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul meet through a casual encounter, but they find a deeper connection and become a couple. Individually and together, they are risk takers—compulsive, and fueled by drugs and sex. In an almost decade-long relationship defined by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries and dignity and to be true to himself.
    Full Story
6.4/10
IMDb

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STORY AND RATINGS

Story
An emotionally and sexually charged journey through the love, addiction, and friendship of two men. Documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul meet through a casual encounter, but they find a deeper connection and become a couple. Individually and together, they are risk takers—compulsive, and fueled by drugs and sex. In an almost decade-long relationship defined by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries and dignity and to be true to himself.
Ratings

6.4/10

IMDb

AWARDS

Won
Grand Jury Prize Award

Feature Film Competition | 2012 | Ira

Grand Jury Award

Outstanding American Narrative Feature | 2012

Outstanding Screenwriting | 2012 | Ira

Dorian Award

LGBT Film of the Year | 2013

Teddy Award

Best Feature Film | 2012 | Ira

Jury Prize Award

Best Actor | 2012 | Thure

Best Director | 2012 | Ira

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Nominations
Grand Jury Prize Award

Dramatic | 2012 | Ira

GLAAD Media Award

Outstanding Film Limited Release | 2013

Independent Spirit Award

Best Feature | 2013 | Marie Therese

Best Screenplay | 2013 | Ira

Best Male Lead | 2013 | Thure

Best Director | 2013 | Ira

Dorian Award

Film of the Year | 2013

Gotham Independent Film Award

Breakthrough Actor | 2012 | Thure

Q Hugo Award

Best Feature | 2012 | Ira

Top 10 Film Award

Best Film | 2012 | Ira

BOX OFFICE

Box Office Collection 243,959 USD

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

In the film, Erik goes to the Berlin International Film Festival and wins a Teddy Award. According to the director, the Berlin scene was shot in New York. Keep the Lights On then won the same award in real life.

Popular Dialogues

"Paul Lucy: Would you turn that light on, above the bed? I don't want to be in the dark with you."

"Paul Lucy: Erik? Erik Rothman: What? Paul Lucy: You're not supposed to be naked. Erik Rothman: Oh. Okay. Paul Lucy: [laughing] We're not having sex. Erik Rothman: No! I just want to be naked with you."

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