Question 1

What surprising realization did Robert Pattinson have after working on Cosmopolis?

Accepted Answer

After finishing Twilight, Pattinson said working with David Cronenberg and premiering at Cannes made him realize he could pursue independent auteur projects, which he previously didn't think he was worthy of.

Question 2

Which major film festivals featured Cosmopolis in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at both the Cannes Film Festival and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2012.

Question 3

How quickly did David Cronenberg write the screenplay for Cosmopolis?

Accepted Answer

David Cronenberg wrote the script in just six days, finding Don DeLillo's novel so perfectly structured that his main task was separating dialogue from narration.

Question 4

What political reference appears on a public display in the film?

Accepted Answer

A display shows text parodying The Communist Manifesto: 'A SPECTER IS HAUNTING THE WORLD. CAPITALISM.' referencing Marx and Engels' original 1848 pamphlet.

Question 5

Who was originally cast as Eric Packer before Robert Pattinson took the role?

Accepted Answer

Colin Farrell was initially cast but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with Total Recall (2012), leading to Robert Pattinson's casting.

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