Satine died from tuberculosis in Moulin Rouge, but was it ever actually STATED in the movie?

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My husband and I are having a debate, and want to save ourselves from having to actually sit and watch the DVD Moulin Rouge with Nicole Kidman.  Here is the argument.  We understand that Satine, Nicole Kidman's character, died from tuberculosis.  BUT, my argument is yes, she died from tuberculosis, but never once in the movie did they actually "diagnose" her with that, nor anywhere in the movie is the word "tuberculosis" said.  He says it is, I say it's not.  I've gone through movie scripts online and no where does it say the word tuberculosis, but he says they must not be accurate and are wrong.  Anyone a huge fan of Moulin Rouge?  Do they actually say "tuberculosis" in the movie Moulin Rouge?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Back then they called it consumption--same as TB. I'm pretty sure that they said that she had consumption.  It can be spread through coughing, sneezing, kissing, speaking and spitting. This means that, sadly, Christian is probably the most likely character to contract TB and, ironically, the Duke is least likely.

borja · Answer

i admire that action picture!!!!!!! The music is super! Satine dies of intake, it is an identical factor as tuberculosis. in specific situations that's led to (i think of) by technique of making a music too lots? desire you like it! chuffed New 365 days! P.S) They permit you recognize she has intake good after Satine & Christian are caught by technique of Zidler. She misses dinner with the Duke adn the wellness practitioner come later & tells Zidler & Marie (set woman) that she has intake

roxyhall21 · Answer

no they say something called consuptionist. She coughs up blood and faints and causes heavy breathing.

? · Answer

I believe they do say it in the movie.

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Satine died from tuberculosis in Moulin Rouge, but was it ever actually STATED in the movie?

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