Question 1

How did Christoffer Nordenrot physically transform to play Alex at different ages?

Accepted Answer

Christoffer Nordenrot lost 20kg (45lb) in three months to look 16, then gained weight and built muscle over three more months to portray Alex 12 years older.

Question 2

How was The Unthinkable funded, and what record did it set?

Accepted Answer

The film was part-funded by fans on Kickstarter, reaching its 300,000 SEK goal in less than 24 hours and ultimately raising 788,000 SEK, making it Sweden's biggest crowd-funded feature.

Question 3

What unusual technique was used to capture dialogue on set?

Accepted Answer

The boom operator was often allowed in frame during shooting to capture good quality dialogue, then removed in post-production.

Question 4

Which actor performed all his own stunts, fights, body burns, and even flew a plane in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jesper Barkselius, who plays Björn Stenberg, performed all his own stunts, fights, body burns, and flew the airplane for real.

Question 5

What mistake happened during the first action scene shot for the film?

Accepted Answer

During the first action scene where a yellow Saab gets crashed, the cinematographer forgot to press record, and the car appears already smashed before being hit.

The Unthinkable

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