Question 1

What recurring visual detail appears in every scene of the film?

Accepted Answer

The colors on the target for the bow and arrow (red, blue, yellow, and white) appear in every scene.

Question 2

How did Tilda Swinton's involvement in the film evolve?

Accepted Answer

Tilda Swinton became involved as a producer long before she decided to star in the movie.

Question 3

Which major film festivals featured 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Cannes Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2011.

Question 4

What subtle musical choice underscores Eva's relationship with her son?

Accepted Answer

While Eva is grocery shopping, the PA system plays an instrumental version of 'What Child Is This?'—a carol whose title reflects her estrangement from Kevin.

Question 5

What Spanish festival is visually referenced in the film?

Accepted Answer

La Tomatina, the tomato festival in Buñol near Valencia, is referenced through initial scenes and later by a poster advertising Buñol in a travel agency.

Question 6

What recurring visual motif appears in every scene of the film?

Accepted Answer

The colors on the target for the bow and arrow—red, blue, yellow, and white—appear in every scene.

Question 7

How did Tilda Swinton's involvement in the film evolve?

Accepted Answer

Tilda Swinton became involved as a producer long before she decided to star in the movie.

Question 8

What subtle musical choice underscores Eva's relationship with her son during a grocery scene?

Accepted Answer

While Eva is grocery shopping, the PA system plays an instrumental version of the Christmas carol "What Child Is This?"

Question 9

Which major international film festivals featured this movie?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, AFI Fest, and Telluride Film Festival in 2011.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that Eva reflects on throughout the film?

Accepted Answer

After her son Kevin commits a horrific act, Eva reflects on her complicated relationship with her disturbed son as he grew from toddler to teenager.

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