Question 1

Which role did Jodie Foster declare as her personal favorite?

Accepted Answer

Jodie Foster has declared that her role as Nell in this film is her personal favorite.

Question 2

How did Jodie Foster prepare for her role as Nell?

Accepted Answer

As part of her preparation, Foster read the same books that François Truffaut read when prepping his similarly themed film The Wild Child (1970), reading them in their original French.

Question 3

What was the original plan for Jodie Foster's involvement in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jodie Foster originally planned to direct the film herself but turned it over to Michael Apted instead.

Question 4

What real-life inspiration is the film based on?

Accepted Answer

The source play is based on Mark Handley's experience living in the Cascade Mountains in the 1970s and tells the story of Poto and Cabengo, twins who developed their own secret language.

Question 5

Where were the lake scenes filmed and what could visitors see there afterward?

Accepted Answer

The lake scenes were filmed at Fontana Lake in Graham County, North Carolina. After filming, visitors could see the cabin set and artificial stones placed in the lake.

Question 6

Which role did Jodie Foster declare as her personal favorite?

Accepted Answer

Jodie Foster has declared that her role as Nell in this film is her personal favorite.

Question 7

How did Jodie Foster prepare for her role in the film?

Accepted Answer

As preparation, Jodie Foster read the same books that François Truffaut read for his film The Wild Child (1970), reading them in their original French language.

Question 8

What was originally planned for Jodie Foster's involvement in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jodie Foster originally planned to direct the film herself but turned it over to Michael Apted instead.

Question 9

What real-life inspiration is the source play based on?

Accepted Answer

The source play is based on writer Mark Handley's experience living in the Cascade Mountains in the 1970s and tells the story of twins who developed their own secret language.

Question 10

Where were the lake scenes filmed and what could visitors see there afterward?

Accepted Answer

The lake scenes were filmed at Fontana Lake in Graham County, North Carolina. After filming, visitors could see the cabin set and artificial stones placed in the lake.

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