Question 1

How did John Malkovich initially react to starring in a film about himself?

Accepted Answer

John Malkovich loved the script but felt another actor would fit the role better, offering to produce instead. After years, he agreed to star.

Question 2

What unusual request led John Cusack to his role in the film?

Accepted Answer

John Cusack asked his agent for the 'craziest, most unproduceable script' he could find, which led him to audition and win the role.

Question 3

Which festivals featured 'Being John Malkovich' in 1999?

Accepted Answer

The film was at the New York Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 1999.

Question 4

How did Spike Jonze get involved in directing the movie?

Accepted Answer

Charlie Kaufman sent the screenplay to Francis Ford Coppola, who showed it to Spike Jonze. Jonze liked it and approached Kaufman to direct.

Question 5

What is the central plot device that drives the story?

Accepted Answer

An unsuccessful puppeteer finds a portal into actor John Malkovich's head, leading to a mad world of overtaking another human body.

Question 6

Why did John Malkovich initially refuse to star in the film named after him?

Accepted Answer

John Malkovich loved the script but felt another actor would fit the role better, offering to produce instead. After years, he agreed to star.

Question 7

How did John Cusack get involved in 'Being John Malkovich'?

Accepted Answer

John Cusack asked his agent for the craziest, most unproduceable script, was impressed, and won the role of Craig Schwartz after an audition.

Question 8

Which major festivals featured 'Being John Malkovich' in 1999?

Accepted Answer

The film was at the New York Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 1999.

Question 9

How did Spike Jonze come to direct the film?

Accepted Answer

Charlie Kaufman sent the screenplay to Francis Ford Coppola, who showed it to Spike Jonze. Jonze liked it and approached Kaufman to direct.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in 'Being John Malkovich'?

Accepted Answer

An unsuccessful puppeteer finds a portal into actor John Malkovich's head, leading to a mad world of overtaking another human body.

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