Question 1

What surprising epilogue did the director refuse to cut despite festival pressure?

Accepted Answer

The film ends with a short epilogue showing modern Paris streets and streetwalkers, including one who looks like a 'twin' to a brothel prostitute. Cannes artistic director Thierry Frémaux asked director Bertrand Bonello to cut it, but Bonello refused and the film still competed at Cannes.

Question 2

Which actress recalled strong apprehension about her first feature film role involving nude scenes?

Accepted Answer

Iliana Zabeth said she was apprehensive about shooting nude scenes in her first feature film, having been selected for the role after passing the casting at age 18 when she learned about the project.

Question 3

What minor error appears in the film regarding a character's name?

Accepted Answer

The character Clotilde's name is misspelled as 'Clothilde' in the movie when the matron writes the name/debt lines, though the casting correctly lists her as Clotilde.

Question 4

Which major international film festivals selected House of Tolerance in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and Mar del Plata International Film Festival in 2011.

Question 5

What is the central setting and conflict in House of Tolerance?

Accepted Answer

Set at the dawn of the 20th century, the film follows L'Apollonide, a luxurious traditional brothel in Paris living its last days, where women share secrets, fears, joys, and pains while some men fall in love and others become vicious.

Question 6

What surprising epilogue did the director refuse to cut despite a festival director's request?

Accepted Answer

The film ends with a short epilogue showing modern Paris streets and a streetwalker who is a 'twin' to a brothel prostitute. Cannes artistic director Thierry Frémaux asked director Bertrand Bonello to cut it, but Bonello refused.

Question 7

Which actress recalled strong apprehension about her first feature film due to nude scenes?

Accepted Answer

Iliana Zabeth said she felt strong apprehension because she had to shoot some scenes totally naked for her first feature film, with actors she knew as a spectator.

Question 8

What minor error appears in the movie regarding a character's name?

Accepted Answer

The casting says 'Clotilde', but her name is misspelled as 'Clothilde' in the movie when the matron writes the lines of name/debt.

Question 9

What is the central setting and conflict in 'House of Tolerance'?

Accepted Answer

Set in the dawn of the 20th century, it follows L’Apollonide, a luxurious and traditional brothel in Paris living its last days, where women share secrets, fears, joys, and pains amid men who fall in love or become harmful.

Question 10

Which major film festivals featured 'House of Tolerance' in 2011?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and Mar del Plata International Film Festival in 2011.

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