Question 1

How many actors play Dalí in Daaaaaali! and why does the title have 6 'a's?

Accepted Answer

The title has 6 'a's for the 6 different actors playing Dalí. Originally more were announced, but Alain Chabat and Pierre Niney left because they felt they weren't bringing anything to the role.

Question 2

Why did director Quentin Dupieux avoid making a proper biopic of Dalí?

Accepted Answer

Dupieux felt a proper biopic would make no sense. He considered Dalí's greatest masterpiece his extravagant personality, so he attempted to make a non-movie about that.

Question 3

Which Daft Punk member composed the soundtrack and what instrument did he use?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Bangalter, one half of Daft Punk, composed and performed the soundtrack using only an ancient zither. He previously cameoed in Dupieux's Reality.

Question 4

What British comedy troupe inspired the film's humor, as seen in a never-ending hallway scene?

Accepted Answer

According to the director, the humor is mostly inspired by British comedy troupe The Monty Python, as the never-ending hallway scene makes clear.

Question 5

Which Dalí paintings are re-enacted as tableaux vivants in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Three Dalí paintings are re-enacted: 'Necrophilic Fountain Flowing from a Grand Piano' (1932), 'The Average Fine and Invisible Harp' (1932), and 'Dali from the Back Painting Gala from the Back Eternalized by Six Virtual Corneas Provisionally Reflected in Six Real Mirrors' (1972-1973).

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