Question 1

Why did Keira Knightley choose to play Cecilia instead of Briony in Atonement?

Accepted Answer

Keira Knightley immediately liked the character of Cecilia and wanted to get away from playing girls on the brink of womanhood to play a more mature character for once, even though director Joe Wright had wanted her to play Briony in her late teens.

Question 2

What unique World War II vehicles were used in the filming of Atonement?

Accepted Answer

The movie made use of all eight remaining U.K. military ambulances from World War II that still exist.

Question 3

How old was Saoirse Ronan when she began shooting Atonement and received her Oscar nomination?

Accepted Answer

Saoirse Ronan was only 12 years old when production began shooting and turned 13 by the time she received her first Oscar nomination.

Question 4

Which iconic dress from Atonement was named 'the best of all time' by InStyle Magazine?

Accepted Answer

The green dress which Keira Knightley wore in the movie has been named 'the best of all time' by InStyle Magazine, exceeding classics like Audrey Hepburn's little black dress and Marilyn Monroe's white dress.

Question 5

What central conflict drives the story of Atonement?

Accepted Answer

A young girl irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.

Question 6

What surprising fact about World War II ambulances is connected to this film?

Accepted Answer

Only eight U.K. military ambulances from World War II remain, and this movie made use of them all.

Question 7

Which actress was originally considered for a different role before choosing to play Cecilia?

Accepted Answer

Director Joe Wright wanted Keira Knightley to play Briony in her late teens, but Knightley preferred the more mature character of Cecilia.

Question 8

What fashion item from the film was named 'the best of all time' by InStyle Magazine?

Accepted Answer

The green dress worn by Keira Knightley was named the best of all time, surpassing iconic dresses from classic films.

Question 9

How old was Saoirse Ronan when she began shooting and received her first Oscar nomination?

Accepted Answer

Saoirse Ronan was 12 when production began and turned 13 by the time she received her first Oscar nomination.

Question 10

Which major film festivals featured this movie in 2007?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Venice Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival in 2007.

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