Question 1

What real-life artist inspired the character of Kurt's art teacher in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kurt's art teacher, played by Oliver Masucci, is modeled on artist Joseph Beuys, who was head of sculpture at the Kunstakadamie in Dusseldorf in the early '60s.

Question 2

Which major film festivals did 'Never Look Away' screen at in 2018 and 2019?

Accepted Answer

It screened at AFI Fest, Toronto International Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival in 2018, and Berlin International Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Göteborg Film Festival, Moscow International Film Festival, and Transilvania International Film Festival in 2019.

Question 3

What historical Oscar milestone did 'Never Look Away' achieve alongside 'Roma' and 'Cold War'?

Accepted Answer

It was one of three foreign language films nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography in 2019, the first time three out of five nominees were foreign films.

Question 4

How did cinematographer Caleb Deschanel handle working on a German-language film without speaking German?

Accepted Answer

Caleb Deschanel memorized an English translation of the script to understand the actors' motivations and performances, despite not knowing exactly what they were saying.

Question 5

What statue mesmerizes Kurt at the Degenerate Art Exhibition early in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kurt is mesmerized by a statue called 'The Girl with Blue Hair' by German sculptor Eugen Hoffmann during his visit to the exhibition.

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