Question 1

What is the source of the film's title 'A Hidden Life'?

Accepted Answer

The title comes from the last sentence of George Eliot's novel 'Middlemarch,' which references those who 'lived faithfully a hidden life, and rest in unvisited tombs.'

Question 2

Which major film festivals featured 'A Hidden Life' in 2019?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 2019.

Question 3

How long did Terrence Malick spend editing 'A Hidden Life'?

Accepted Answer

Terrence Malick spent almost three years editing this film.

Question 4

What unique lighting approach was used during filming?

Accepted Answer

Artificial lights were only used on rare occasions. For most sets including prison cells, the team shot at the right time of day until they lost natural light.

Question 5

Who plays Franz Jägerstätter in the film?

Accepted Answer

August Diehl portrays Franz Jägerstätter, the Austrian farmer who refuses to fight for the Nazis during World War II.

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