Question 1

Why did Brit Marling specifically want William Mapother for the film?

Accepted Answer

Brit Marling wanted William Mapother because she had been haunted by his performance in In the Bedroom (2001). Mapother agreed to make the film for $100 a day.

Question 2

What personal connection did director Mike Cahill have to the filming location?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in and around New Haven, Connecticut, which is director Mike Cahill's hometown. He filmed there to call on favors from family and friends to keep costs down.

Question 3

Which major film festivals featured Another Earth in 2011?

Accepted Answer

Another Earth was featured at the Sundance Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, and Locarno International Film Festival in 2011.

Question 4

What tragic event connects the main characters in Another Earth?

Accepted Answer

A tragedy connects a young woman and a shattered music professor as an exact replica of Earth is discovered.

Question 5

What special effects scene involving Earth 2's gravity was deleted from the film?

Accepted Answer

A deleted scene showed Rhoda seeing tree blossoms dancing in the air due to Earth 2's gravity pull, but it didn't work and was cut from the final print.

Question 6

Why did Brit Marling specifically want William Mapother for the film?

Accepted Answer

Brit Marling wanted William Mapother because she had been haunted by his performance in In the Bedroom (2001). Mapother agreed to make the film for $100 a day.

Question 7

What personal connection did director Mike Cahill have to the filming location?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in and around New Haven, Connecticut, which is Mike Cahill's hometown. He filmed there to call on favors from family and friends to keep costs down.

Question 8

Which major film festivals featured Another Earth in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Sundance Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, and Locarno International Film Festival in 2011.

Question 9

What tragic event connects the main characters in Another Earth?

Accepted Answer

A tragedy connects a young woman and a shattered music professor as an exact replica of Earth is discovered.

Question 10

What special effects scene was deleted from the final film?

Accepted Answer

A scene showing tree blossoms dancing in the air due to Earth 2's gravity pull was shot but didn't work and was deleted from the final print.

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