Question 1

Which major festival featured Denis Villeneuve's directorial debut?

Accepted Answer

Denis Villeneuve's directorial debut, August 32nd on Earth, was presented at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998.

Question 2

What was the original working title of the film during filming?

Accepted Answer

The original title during filming in 1997 was 'Simone'.

Question 3

Why does Simone ask Philippe to get her pregnant?

Accepted Answer

After surviving a car accident unscathed, Simone feels her life is vacant and decides having a baby will give it meaning, so she asks her best friend Philippe to impregnate her.

Question 4

Which actors play the lead roles of Simone and Philippe?

Accepted Answer

Pascale Bussières plays Simone, and Alexis Martin plays Philippe.

Question 5

What condition does Philippe set for agreeing to Simone's request?

Accepted Answer

Philippe agrees only if they conceive in a desert, leading them to fly from Montréal to Salt Lake City for a 24-hour round-trip to find a suitable spot.

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