Question 1

What personal experience inspired the film Aftersun?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on director Charlotte Wells' own personal experience of a holiday she went on with her father.

Question 2

How did Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio prepare for their father-daughter roles?

Accepted Answer

Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio spent two weeks prior to filming in a hotel resort on holiday together to form the bond needed for their father-daughter relationship.

Question 3

Which major film festivals featured Aftersun in 2022?

Accepted Answer

Aftersun was featured at Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Telluride Film Festival in 2022.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in Aftersun?

Accepted Answer

Sophie reflects on a holiday with her father twenty years earlier, trying to reconcile the father she knew with the troubled man she didn't through memories and camcorder footage.

Question 5

How extensive was the search for the lead role of Sophie?

Accepted Answer

Director Charlotte Wells auditioned over 800 girls for the lead role of Sophie before landing on newcomer Frankie Corio.

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