Question 1

Who took over directing after Raúl Ruiz died during preproduction?

Accepted Answer

After Ruiz's death, producer Paulo Branco offered the job to John Malkovich, who declined and recommended Ruiz's widow and collaborator Valeria Sarmiento.

Question 2

Which film festivals featured Lines of Wellington in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The film was presented at the New York Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2012.

Question 3

What was Portugal's official submission to the Oscars 2014 Best Foreign Language Film?

Accepted Answer

Lines of Wellington was Portugal's official submission for the 2014 Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Question 4

What historical event is depicted in the film's prologue?

Accepted Answer

The prologue describes Napoleon sending Marshal Masséna to invade Portugal in 1810, where General Wellington's Anglo-Portuguese army awaited them.

Question 5

Which actor plays the Duke of Wellington in the film?

Accepted Answer

John Malkovich portrays the Duke of Wellington.

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