Question 1

What surprising detail about the film's editing process did the director reveal?

Accepted Answer

Director Nuri Bilge Ceylan had over 200 hours of material, with an original cut of 4 hours 30 minutes, which he reduced to 3 hours 15 minutes through hard work.

Question 2

Which literary works inspired the story of Winter Sleep?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on two short stories by Anton Chekhov: 'The Wife' and 'Excellent People'.

Question 3

What record does Winter Sleep hold in relation to the Cannes Film Festival?

Accepted Answer

It is the longest film ever to win the Palme d'Or and the 13th longest film to be in competition for the award.

Question 4

Why did Haluk Bilginer initially turn down the lead role, and how was this resolved?

Accepted Answer

Haluk Bilginer rejected the role three times due to his tight theatre schedule, but director Nuri Bilge Ceylan insisted and planned filming around his availability.

Question 5

What is the artistic inspiration behind the film's poster?

Accepted Answer

The poster is inspired by I. Glazunov's painting for Dostoyevsky's first novel 'Netochka Nezvanova', which can be seen in Nihal's room in the film.

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