Question 1

What unusual visual detail changes as Tilda Swinton's character Orlando progresses through different incarnations?

Accepted Answer

As Orlando progresses throughout the years, Tilda Swinton's eye color changes during each new incarnation.

Question 2

Which major international film festivals screened 'Orlando' in 1992?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at both the Toronto International Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival in 1992.

Question 3

How did Sally Potter and Tilda Swinton develop Orlando's character before filming began?

Accepted Answer

They rented costumes from Bermans & Nathans in London and did a photo shoot, which helped develop Orlando's looks to the camera and asides to the audience.

Question 4

What was the basis for the desert drinking scene between Orlando and the Khan?

Accepted Answer

It was based on an actual banquet Sally Potter set up in the desert to woo a local Russian mayor, where the production crew couldn't swallow the Russian alcohol served.

Question 5

What specific promise does Queen Elizabeth I make to the poetry-obsessed nobleman Orlando in 1600 England?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I promises Orlando land and fortune if he agrees to satisfy a very particular request.

Question 6

What unusual visual detail changes about Tilda Swinton's character as Orlando progresses through time?

Accepted Answer

Tilda Swinton's eye color changes during each new incarnation of Orlando throughout the years.

Question 7

How did Sally Potter and Tilda Swinton develop Orlando's character before filming began?

Accepted Answer

They rented costumes from Bermans & Nathans in London for a photo shoot, which helped develop Orlando's looks to the camera and asides to the audience.

Question 8

What was the inspiration behind Orlando's breaking of the fourth wall in the film?

Accepted Answer

Sally Potter intended it as an equivalent to Virginia Woolf's direct addresses to readers, converting Woolf's literary wit into cinematic humor.

Question 9

Which major international film festivals screened Orlando in 1992?

Accepted Answer

Orlando was screened at both the Toronto International Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival in 1992.

Question 10

What unusual promise does Queen Elizabeth I make to the young nobleman Orlando in 1600 England?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I promises Orlando land and fortune if he agrees to satisfy a very particular request.

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