Question 1

How did the director get extras to cheer wildly for a pit scene?

Accepted Answer

The director split extras into two groups of fans from rival German soccer teams, which made them go berserk with cheering.

Question 2

What unusual method was used to handle real spiders on set?

Accepted Answer

The crew made about 100 real spiders harmless by putting wax on their teeth, and one survived to become a firefighter mascot.

Question 3

What mishap occurred with a stunt involving alligators?

Accepted Answer

A stuntman mistakenly jumped on a real alligator instead of a fake one during a surfing scene but escaped unharmed.

Question 4

Which actor appears in the first four Astérix films?

Accepted Answer

Gérard Depardieu, who plays Obélix, is the only actor to appear in the first four Astérix movies.

Question 5

What festivals or awards recognized this film?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1999 and won a César Award in 2000.

Question 6

How did the director get extras to cheer wildly for a pit scene?

Accepted Answer

The director split extras into two groups of fans from rival German soccer teams, which made them go berserk with cheering.

Question 7

What happened with the real spiders used in the film?

Accepted Answer

About 100 real spiders were used, made harmless with wax on their teeth. Most died from cold, but one survived and became a firefighters' mascot.

Question 8

What dangerous mistake occurred during the alligator scene?

Accepted Answer

A stuntman accidentally jumped on a real alligator instead of a model during a surfing scene, but escaped unharmed.

Question 9

Which actor appears in the first four Asterix movies?

Accepted Answer

Gérard Depardieu, who plays Obélix, is the only actor to appear in the first four Asterix films.

Question 10

What historical budget record does this film hold?

Accepted Answer

With a $48 million budget in 1999, it was considered the most expensive French film ever, though later films also claimed this title.

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