Question 1

What surprising detail about the courtroom scenes in 'Denial' adds to its historical authenticity?

Accepted Answer

All the dialogue in the courtroom scenes is taken verbatim from the trial records, ensuring accuracy to the real-life libel case.

Question 2

Which real-life expert witness in the film played a key role in discrediting Holocaust denier David Irving?

Accepted Answer

Richard John Evans, a highly respected scholar in modern European history, was an expert witness who argued vigorously over the historical truth of the Holocaust and helped discredit Irving.

Question 3

What is the significance of the bugle call heard in Krakow during Deborah's visit in the film?

Accepted Answer

The bugle call from St. Mary's Chapel in Krakow is the 'hejnal,' played on the hour in remembrance of a sentry killed while warning the city of a Mongol attack, not primarily to denote time.

Question 4

How did the real Deborah Lipstadt react to Rachel Weisz's portrayal of her in 'Denial'?

Accepted Answer

Deborah Lipstadt was amused by how much more glamorous Rachel Weisz is, noting she is a professor not elegant, but Weisz wore scarves loaned by Lipstadt.

Question 5

Which major film festival premiered 'Denial' before its release?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016, marking it as an official selection at a prestigious event.

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