Question 1

What unusual technique did Michael Pitt use to stay composed during intimate scenes with Eva Green?

Accepted Answer

Michael Pitt said he would dip himself into a glass of ice water before his graphic love scenes with Eva Green to prevent getting "too excited."

Question 2

Which actor was originally offered the role of Matthew before Michael Pitt was cast?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo DiCaprio was offered the role of Matthew but turned it down because he was in pre-production with The Aviator (2004).

Question 3

What was Eva Green's credited film debut?

Accepted Answer

The Dreamers was Eva Green's credited film debut, though she previously appeared uncredited in Michael Haneke's The Piano Teacher (2001).

Question 4

How did director Bernardo Bertolucci help actors feel comfortable with nudity on set?

Accepted Answer

Bernardo Bertolucci encouraged actors to be totally nude long before shooting nude scenes so they could get used to being naked around each other.

Question 5

Which festivals featured The Dreamers in 2003?

Accepted Answer

The Dreamers was featured at the Golden Horse Film Festival and Venice Film Festival in 2003, and the BFI London Film Festival that same year.

Question 6

What unusual technique did Michael Pitt use to stay composed during intimate scenes with Eva Green?

Accepted Answer

Michael Pitt would dip himself into a glass of ice water before his graphic love scenes with Eva Green to prevent getting "too excited."

Question 7

Which actor was originally offered the role of Matthew before Michael Pitt was cast?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo DiCaprio was offered the role of Matthew but turned it down due to pre-production on The Aviator (2004). Michael Pitt, who resembles DiCaprio, was cast instead.

Question 8

How did director Bernardo Bertolucci help actors feel comfortable with nudity on set?

Accepted Answer

Bernardo Bertolucci encouraged actors to be totally nude long before shooting nude scenes so they could get used to being naked around each other.

Question 9

What was the camera operator's hesitation during filming of nude scenes, and how did Bertolucci respond?

Accepted Answer

Camera operator Luigi Andrei hesitated when bringing the camera close to Eva Green's or Louis Garrel's naked bodies until Bernardo Bertolucci screamed, "Run on those bodies, do not be afraid!"

Question 10

Which film festivals featured The Dreamers in 2003 and 2004?

Accepted Answer

The Dreamers was featured at the Golden Horse Film Festival (2003), Venice Film Festival (2003), BFI London Film Festival (2003), Göteborg Film Festival (2004), and São Paulo International Film Festival (2004).

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