Question 1

What surprising detail did director Jean Vigo add to the character Père Jules' scenes?

Accepted Answer

Vigo replaced Père Jules' pet dog with over 10 alley cats from the SPCA, inspired by his father's fondness for stray cats. The cats would surround the phonograph when music played.

Question 2

Which major film festivals have featured L'Atalante in recent years?

Accepted Answer

The film has been featured at the Cannes Film Festival (2017), New York Film Festival (2017), Telluride Film Festival (2022), and São Paulo International Film Festival (2016).

Question 3

How did actor Michel Simon react when told about Jean Vigo's previous banned film?

Accepted Answer

When told Vigo's previous film Zero de Conduite was banned by censors, Simon exclaimed 'Oh, Bravo!' and immediately agreed to join L'Atalante.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in L'Atalante's story?

Accepted Answer

Newly married couple Juliette and ship captain Jean struggle through their marriage as they travel on the barge L'Atalante with the captain's first mate and a cabin boy.

Question 5

How has L'Atalante been recognized in Sight & Sound's greatest films polls?

Accepted Answer

The film ranked 34th in 2022, 12th in 2012, 10th in 1962, and reached its highest position at 5th place in the 1992 Sight & Sound critics' poll.

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