Question 1

Why was Marine Corporal Joshua James not cast in the lead role?

Accepted Answer

His Squadron Commander refused because the film's graphic sex and violence would portray the Marine Corps in a negative light in the community where he was serving in 29 Palms.

Question 2

What is the central conflict in Twentynine Palms?

Accepted Answer

A photographer and an unemployed woman take a chaotic desert trip for a photo shoot, filled with passionate encounters and frequent fights, until a brutal incident abruptly ends their journey.

Question 3

Which festivals featured Twentynine Palms?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Venice Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Göteborg Film Festival, Mar del Plata International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

Question 4

What makes Twentynine Palms unique in Bruno Dumont's filmography?

Accepted Answer

It is the first and so far only film by French auteur Bruno Dumont to be shot in the United States.

Question 5

Who plays the characters Katia and David in the film?

Accepted Answer

Yekaterina Golubeva portrays Katia, and David Wissak plays David.

Question 6

Why was Marine Corporal Joshua James not cast in the lead role?

Accepted Answer

His Squadron Commander refused permission because the film's graphic sex and violence would portray the Marine Corps in a negative light in the community where he was stationed.

Question 7

Which major film festivals selected Twentynine Palms?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for Venice, Toronto, London, Göteborg, Mar del Plata, Rotterdam, and Karlovy Vary International Film Festivals between 2003-2024.

Question 8

What makes Twentynine Palms unique in Bruno Dumont's filmography?

Accepted Answer

It is the first and only film by French director Bruno Dumont to be shot in the United States.

Question 9

What tragic event occurred involving actress Yekaterina Golubeva?

Accepted Answer

Yekaterina Golubeva, who played Katia, died by suicide in Paris in 2011.

Question 10

What drives the conflict in Twentynine Palms?

Accepted Answer

A photographer and unemployed woman take a chaotic desert trip filled with passionate encounters and frequent fights, which ends abruptly with a brutal incident.

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