Question 1

Why was Sofia Coppola nervous about Bill Murray's participation in the film?

Accepted Answer

Sofia Coppola wasn't sure if Bill Murray would show up since he only gave verbal confirmation and works without management. She got nervous during Tokyo setup until Wes Anderson assured her Murray was a man of his word.

Question 2

What technical choice did Sofia Coppola make against her father's advice?

Accepted Answer

Francis Ford Coppola urged her to shoot in High Definition Video, calling it 'the future,' but she chose film because she felt 'film feels more romantic.'

Question 3

Which festivals did Lost in Translation screen at in 2003?

Accepted Answer

The film screened at the São Paulo International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2003.

Question 4

How was the script for Lost in Translation structured?

Accepted Answer

The script wasn't written traditionally but with broad scene descriptions allowing actor input. Many dialogue scenes were heavily improvised, including Murray's photo shoot and massage conversation with Johansson.

Question 5

Who provides the voice of Bob's wife in the film?

Accepted Answer

The voice of Bob's wife is provided by the film's costume designer, Nancy Steiner.

Question 6

Why was Sofia Coppola nervous about Bill Murray's involvement in the film?

Accepted Answer

Sofia Coppola wasn't sure if Bill Murray would show up since he only gave verbal confirmation and works without management. She got nervous during Tokyo setup until Wes Anderson assured her Murray was reliable.

Question 7

Which film festivals featured Lost in Translation in 2003?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the São Paulo International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2003.

Question 8

What was unique about the script and dialogue in Lost in Translation?

Accepted Answer

The script had broad scene descriptions allowing actor input, with many dialogue scenes heavily improvised, including Bill Murray's photo shoot and massage conversation scenes.

Question 9

Who plays the washed-up movie star and the young neglected wife in Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Bill Murray plays Bob Harris, the washed-up movie star, and Scarlett Johansson plays Charlotte, the young neglected wife of a photographer.

Question 10

What filming technique did Sofia Coppola use for car scenes?

Accepted Answer

Sofia Coppola filmed from outside a car window looking in as the car moves, capturing characters through the glass.

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