Question 1

What personal family history inspired Paul Gross to write and direct Passchendaele?

Accepted Answer

Paul Gross's grandfather, WWI veteran Michael Joseph Dunne, confessed to bayoneting a young lad in the forehead. On his deathbed, Dunne muttered for forgiveness, which Gross said only he understood.

Question 2

Why was Passchendaele notable in Canadian film history at its release?

Accepted Answer

At its 2008 release, it was the most expensive Canadian film ever produced, costing $20 million in Canadian dollars.

Question 3

How did Paul Gross ensure historical accuracy during the battle scenes?

Accepted Answer

Gross was meticulous, keeping photos of the real Passchendaele battlefield and comparing them with the film set to maintain accuracy.

Question 4

What specific scene recreates a famous photograph from the actual battle?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Canadian soldiers walk on wooden planks between wet trenches is virtually identical to a photo taken by Australian photographer Frank Hurley on October 29, 1917.

Question 5

Which Canadian province provided funding and served as the filming location?

Accepted Answer

The government of Alberta provided part of the funding, and the film was also shot in Alberta.

Question 6

What personal family history inspired Paul Gross to write and direct Passchendaele?

Accepted Answer

Paul Gross's grandfather, WWI veteran Michael Joseph Dunne, confessed to bayoneting a young lad in the forehead, which haunted him on his deathbed, as Gross later recounted.

Question 7

Why was Passchendaele notable in Canadian film history at its release?

Accepted Answer

It was the most expensive Canadian film ever produced at the time, costing $20 million in 2008 Canadian dollars.

Question 8

How did Paul Gross ensure historical accuracy during the battle scenes?

Accepted Answer

He meticulously compared photos of the real Passchendaele battlefield with the film set to maintain accuracy.

Question 9

Which region provided funding and served as the filming location for Passchendaele?

Accepted Answer

The government of Alberta provided part of the funding, and the film was also shot in Alberta.

Question 10

What real-world photograph inspired a key scene in the Battle of Passchendaele?

Accepted Answer

The scene of Canadian soldiers walking on wooden planks between wet trenches is virtually identical to a famous photo taken by Australian photographer Frank Hurley on October 29, 1917.

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