Question 1

Which actors from The Chorus (2004) appear in War of the Buttons?

Accepted Answer

Many actors are recycled from The Chorus (2004), a movie from the same director. Nods include the song 'Maréchal' and others.

Question 2

How many film adaptations of the 1912 book 'War of the Buttons' exist?

Accepted Answer

War of the Buttons (2011) is the fifth film adaptation of the 1912 book by Louis Pergaud. Previous adaptations were from 1936, 1962 (two versions), and another 2011 film.

Question 3

What real-life inspiration does the film's prologue mention?

Accepted Answer

The prologue states: 'Inspired by true stories of the Resistance.' The epilogue reveals that after the war, Simone and Paul reunited and lived in Longeverne, while Violette and Lebrac remained friends for life.

Question 4

Where was principal photography for War of the Buttons filmed?

Accepted Answer

Principal photography began May 23, 2011, in the villages of Blesle, Lavaudieu, and Lavoûte-Chilhac in Haute-Loire, France. A few scenes were shot in Cantal. Filming continued until August 8, 2011.

Question 5

What is the setting and central conflict of War of the Buttons?

Accepted Answer

Set in Occupied France, Lebrac leads a play war between two rival kid gangs. A Jewish girl he likes is in danger of discovery by local Nazi sympathisers, forcing the village to respond to the reality of war.

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