Question 1

What unique language choice did the actors use in The First King?

Accepted Answer

Actors speak their roles in preroman Latin.

Question 2

Why did the director import deer from Romania for the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Matteo Rovere had a specific breed of deer brought from Romania because it was of the same species that lived in Latium at the time in which the movie is set.

Question 3

What was the cinematographic approach to lighting in The First King?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot entirely with natural light by photography director Daniele Ciprì.

Question 4

How did the director minimize CGI in favor of practical effects?

Accepted Answer

Director Matteo Rovere used minimum CGI, preferring prosthetic makeup and stuntmen works.

Question 5

Which festival selected The First King in 2019?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema in 2019.

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