Question 1

What real-life medical case inspired the name 'Bourne' in the film?

Accepted Answer

The name came from Ansel Bourne, a preacher with the first documented case of 'dissociative fugue' in 1887, who forgot his identity and started a new life before remembering his original self.

Question 2

Which martial art did Matt Damon train in for his role as Jason Bourne?

Accepted Answer

Matt Damon trained in the Filipino martial art Kali, which involves using the aggressor's energy against them while conserving your own.

Question 3

What dangerous stunt did Matt Damon perform himself without a stunt double?

Accepted Answer

Matt Damon climbed down the last 30 feet of a building himself, calling it 'the most gruelling thing I had to do' in the film.

Question 4

How did director Doug Liman create an 'edge' in the film's photography?

Accepted Answer

Doug Liman didn't let the camera operator watch rehearsals so they wouldn't know which character spoke next, making the camera movements deliberately late.

Question 5

What festival screened 'The Bourne Identity' in 2002?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2002.

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