Question 1

What is the central conflict for Emma in 'I Am Love'?

Accepted Answer

Emma, a Russian-born mother of three in a powerful Italian industrial family, feels unfulfilled until her senses are kindled by Antonio, a chef and her son's friend.

Question 2

Which festivals did 'I Am Love' screen at?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Venice Film Festival (2009), Toronto International Film Festival (2009), Berlin International Film Festival (2010), San Francisco International Film Festival (2010), and Transilvania International Film Festival (2010).

Question 3

What did Tilda Swinton do to prepare for her role as Emma?

Accepted Answer

Tilda Swinton learned both Italian and Russian for the part, neither of which she spoke before filming.

Question 4

How long did it take to get 'I Am Love' made?

Accepted Answer

It took eleven years for producers Tilda Swinton and Luca Guadagnino to get the film made.

Question 5

Who played Emma as a child in the film?

Accepted Answer

Tilda Swinton's daughter, Honor Swinton Byrne, played Emma as a child.

Question 6

What inspired the title 'I Am Love'?

Accepted Answer

The title comes from a line in the aria 'La mamma morta' from Umberto Giordano's 1896 opera 'Andrea Chénier'.

Question 7

Which festivals featured 'I Am Love'?

Accepted Answer

It screened at Venice Film Festival (2009), Toronto International Film Festival (2009), Berlin International Film Festival (2010), San Francisco International Film Festival (2010), and Transilvania International Film Festival (2010).

Question 8

What preparation did Tilda Swinton undertake for her role as Emma?

Accepted Answer

Tilda Swinton learned both Italian and Russian for the part, neither of which she spoke before filming.

Question 9

How long did it take to get 'I Am Love' produced?

Accepted Answer

It took eleven years for producers Tilda Swinton and Luca Guadagnino to get the film made.

Question 10

Who played Emma as a child in the film?

Accepted Answer

Tilda Swinton's daughter, Honor Swinton Byrne, played Emma as a child.

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