Question 1

What real-life story inspired The Terminal?

Accepted Answer

The film was inspired by Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who lived in Charles De Gaulle Airport's Terminal One from 1988 after being denied entry to England and France, eventually choosing to remain there.

Question 2

Which airport was the massive set for The Terminal based on?

Accepted Answer

The airport set was based on Düsseldorf International Airport, built as a near-full-size replica in a former hangar with working escalators and real stores like Burger King.

Question 3

How large was the recreated airport set built for the film?

Accepted Answer

The set took 16 weeks to build, contained over 112,000 square feet of glass, 75,000 square feet of floor space for 600 extras, and had 2,000 miniature lights with working escalators and food courts.

Question 4

Why was Viktor's home country changed from Slovenia in the script?

Accepted Answer

Originally from Slovenia, it was changed after advice that Slovenia as a new EU member wouldn't credibly have a civil war, being considered 'the Switzerland of Eastern Europe.'

Question 5

What does the note on the photocopied hand sign say in the film?

Accepted Answer

The note attached to the 'All Gates' sign says 'FREE THE GOAT.'

Question 6

What real-life story inspired The Terminal?

Accepted Answer

The film was inspired by Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who lived in Paris' Charles De Gaulle Airport terminal from 1988 after being denied entry to England and France.

Question 7

Which airport was the massive set for The Terminal based on?

Accepted Answer

The near-full-size airport set was based on Düsseldorf International Airport, built in a former hangar with working escalators and real brand stores.

Question 8

How large was the recreated airport set built for the film?

Accepted Answer

The set took 16 weeks to build, contained over 112,000 sq ft of glass, 75,000 sq ft of floor space, and was fitted with 2,000 miniature lights.

Question 9

Why was Viktor's home country changed from Slovenia in the script?

Accepted Answer

Originally from Slovenia, it was changed after advice that a civil war in a new EU member wouldn't look credible, as Slovenia is considered the Switzerland of Eastern Europe.

Question 10

What does the note on the photocopied hand attached to the 'All Gates' sign say?

Accepted Answer

The note says 'FREE THE GOAT.'

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