Question 1

What convinced Annabella Sciorra to join the cast despite her initial reluctance?

Accepted Answer

Annabella Sciorra initially thought the film would be too intense and sad, but a read-through with Robin Williams convinced her otherwise.

Question 2

Which literary work inspired the film's title?

Accepted Answer

The title is derived from William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' (Act 3, Scene 1), specifically the line 'what dreams may come'.

Question 3

What happened to the original prints of the film in 2008?

Accepted Answer

The original prints stored at Universal Studios Hollywood's backlot were lost in the June 1st, 2008 backlot fire.

Question 4

What unusual film stock was used for cinematography in this movie?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot on Fuji Velvia (RVM) film stock, which is rarely used for cinematography due to its high color saturation.

Question 5

Who plays the old man with glasses that Chris Nielsen mistakes for his father in the sea of faces?

Accepted Answer

The old face with glasses who talks to Chris is played by filmmaker Werner Herzog.

Question 6

What unusual film stock was used to shoot What Dreams May Come?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot on Fuji Velvia (RVM) film stock, which is rarely used for cinematography due to its high color saturation, typically employed for special effects.

Question 7

Which famous filmmaker makes a cameo appearance as an old man with glasses in the sea of faces?

Accepted Answer

Werner Herzog appears as the old face with glasses who talks to Chris Nielsen in the sea of faces scene.

Question 8

Why did Annabella Sciorra initially hesitate to join the cast of What Dreams May Come?

Accepted Answer

Annabella Sciorra initially had no desire to appear, thinking the film would be too intense and sad, but a read-through with Robin Williams convinced her otherwise.

Question 9

What literary work is the title What Dreams May Come derived from?

Accepted Answer

The title comes from William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" (Act 3, Scene 1), specifically the line "what dreams may come" in the "To be, or not to be" soliloquy.

Question 10

What happened to the original prints of What Dreams May Come in 2008?

Accepted Answer

The original prints stored at a video vault in Universal Studios Hollywood's backlot were lost in the June 1st, 2008 backlot fire.

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