Question 1

Why was Moscow chosen as the setting for this alien invasion film instead of typical US locations?

Accepted Answer

Producer Timur Bekmambetov's involvement allowed the production to use Russia as a backdrop, with most filming done at his Moscow-based company Bazelevs.

Question 2

How did the 2010 Moscow wildfires affect the production schedule?

Accepted Answer

Production was suspended for a planned two weeks due to heavy smoke from wildfires, eventually resuming three weeks later. Smoke still got into many shots and had to be digitally removed.

Question 3

What was unique about how this film was shot in 3D?

Accepted Answer

It was shot in 3D as opposed to being post-converted, which added eight or nine days to the production schedule.

Question 4

What is the basic premise of The Darkest Hour?

Accepted Answer

In Moscow, five young people lead the charge against an alien race that has attacked Earth via our power supply.

Question 5

Who plays the character Sean in the film?

Accepted Answer

Emile Hirsch plays the character Sean.

Question 6

Why was Moscow chosen as the setting for this alien invasion film?

Accepted Answer

Producer Timur Bekmambetov's involvement allowed the production to use Russia as a backdrop instead of typical USA locations, with most of the movie made at his Moscow-based company Bazelevs.

Question 7

How did wildfires affect the filming of The Darkest Hour?

Accepted Answer

Production was suspended for two weeks due to heavy smoke from wildfires around Moscow in August 2010, eventually resuming three weeks later, with smoke digitally removed from many shots.

Question 8

What technical decision extended the shoot schedule?

Accepted Answer

The decision to shoot the film in 3D added eight or nine days to the production schedule, which originally lasted 58 days.

Question 9

What is the composition of the crew for this movie?

Accepted Answer

The crew consisted of about 30% Americans and 70% Russians.

Question 10

Who plays the character Sean in The Darkest Hour?

Accepted Answer

Emile Hirsch portrays the character Sean.

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