Question 1

Which actor mortgaged his Paris apartment to help finance The Chorus?

Accepted Answer

Gérard Jugnot mortgaged his Paris apartment to help finance the film, earning over 5 million euros and becoming France's highest-paid actor in 2004.

Question 2

Why was the filming particularly challenging for the cast?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in summer but scenes were set in winter, forcing the cast to wear winter clothes in hot weather.

Question 3

What inspired the story of The Chorus?

Accepted Answer

The film was inspired by the 1945 film A Cage of Nightingales.

Question 4

How did the filmmakers find the actor who plays Pierre Morhange?

Accepted Answer

They hired Jean-Baptiste Maunier, an actual boys choir soloist from Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc, the choir that sang in the film.

Question 5

Which major film festivals and awards recognized The Chorus?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at festivals including Toronto International Film Festival (2004) and Edinburgh International Film Festival (2004), and nominated for awards like the Academy Awards (2005) and BAFTA Awards (2005).

Question 6

Which actor mortgaged his Paris apartment to help finance The Chorus, and how did it pay off?

Accepted Answer

Gérard Jugnot mortgaged his Paris apartment to help finance the film, and as actor and co-producer he made over 5 million euros, becoming the highest-paid French actor in 2004.

Question 7

How did the filmmakers ensure authenticity for the role of Pierre Morhange?

Accepted Answer

They hired an actual boys choir soloist, Jean-Baptiste Maunier, who was the soloist of Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc, the choir that also sang the songs in the film.

Question 8

What unusual challenge did the cast face during filming due to the seasonal setting?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in summer but scenes were set in winter, making it hard for the cast to wear winter clothes in the heat.

Question 9

Which major film festivals featured The Chorus in 2004?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2004.

Question 10

What was The Chorus's box office performance in France during its release year?

Accepted Answer

In 2004, it was the #1 movie at the French box office with more than 8.6 million admissions.

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