Question 1

Why did Darren Aronofsky record the DVD commentary in his living room?

Accepted Answer

Warner Bros. refused to do a director's commentary for the DVD release, so Aronofsky recorded one in his living room and released it on his website.

Question 2

How were the visual effects created without CGI in The Fountain?

Accepted Answer

Darren Aronofsky used micro-photography of chemical reactions on tiny petri dishes for visual effects, believing CGI would detract from the film's timelessness.

Question 3

What unique approach did Hugh Jackman take for his three roles in the film?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Jackman assumed different postures for each persona: upright as Tomas the conquistador, hunched as the scientist, and zen/yoga poses as the space traveler.

Question 4

Which festivals featured The Fountain in 2006?

Accepted Answer

The Fountain was featured at AFI Fest, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2006.

Question 5

What spans over one thousand years in The Fountain's story?

Accepted Answer

The Fountain spans over one thousand years and three parallel stories, exploring love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of existence.

Question 6

How did Darren Aronofsky create the visual effects without CGI?

Accepted Answer

He used micro-photography of chemical reactions on tiny petri dishes, believing CGI would detract from the film's timelessness.

Question 7

What unique approach did Hugh Jackman take for his three roles?

Accepted Answer

He assumed different postures: upright as Tomas the conquistador, hunched as the scientist, and zen/yoga poses as the space traveler.

Question 8

Why did Darren Aronofsky record a director's commentary in his living room?

Accepted Answer

Warner Bros. refused to do one for the DVD release, so he recorded it himself and released it on his website.

Question 9

Which festivals was The Fountain an official selection for in 2006?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for AFI Fest, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.

Question 10

What was the original plan for a battle scene that got changed?

Accepted Answer

Aronofsky planned a major battle between Mayans and Conquistadors, but budget cuts and other epic films led him to rewrite it as one man against the army.

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