Question 1

Why is the ABBA song 'SOS' significant in the film?

Accepted Answer

The film includes two interpretations of ABBA's 'SOS' by Clint Mansell and Portishead, and the song was released in 1975, the same year as the novel 'High-Rise' by J.G. Ballard.

Question 2

What connection does the opening shot's record player have to another film?

Accepted Answer

Laing uses a rare Transcriptors Reference Turntable, the same type owned by Alex in 'A Clockwork Orange', likely as an homage to that movie.

Question 3

How long was 'High-Rise' considered a challenging project to adapt?

Accepted Answer

Producer Jeremy Thomas had it as a stalled passion project for decades, once deemed 'unfilmable' after buying the rights in 1975.

Question 4

Which festivals featured 'High-Rise' in their lineups?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the San Francisco International, Tribeca, San Sebastián, BFI London, Toronto International, and International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Question 5

What preparation did Tom Hiddleston do for his role as Dr. Robert Laing?

Accepted Answer

He spent time with a forensic pathologist to prepare, since his character is a physiologist.

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