Question 1

What anti-Disney visual gags appear in the film?

Accepted Answer

The film includes a Mickey-shaped turd in a toilet and a wallet-picture of a character in Disneyland with a lollipop that says SUCKER.

Question 2

Which real-life pianist is caricatured on television in the film?

Accepted Answer

The pianist Madame Souza and young Champion watch on TV is a caricature of Canadian virtuoso Glenn Gould, known for humming while playing Bach.

Question 3

What famous jazz guitarist appears as a caricature in the black-and-white sequence?

Accepted Answer

A caricature of Django Reinhardt appears early in the black-and-white portion, playing guitar with two fingers and his toes, influencing the soundtrack.

Question 4

Which major film festivals recognized The Triplets of Belleville?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival (2003), Chicago International Film Festival (2003), and Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (2004).

Question 5

Who is the Tour de France leader caricatured in the film based on?

Accepted Answer

The yellow-jerseyed Tour de France leader is a caricature of five-time winner Jacques Anquetil, likely set in 1957 during his first victory.

Question 6

What anti-Disney references appear in The Triplets of Belleville?

Accepted Answer

The film includes a Mickey-shaped turd in a toilet and a wallet-picture of a character in Disneyland with a lollipop that says SUCKER.

Question 7

Which famous jazz guitarist is caricatured in the film's black-and-white sequence?

Accepted Answer

A caricature of Django Reinhardt appears, playing guitar with only two fingers due to a historical burn, and eventually using his toes.

Question 8

Who is the pianist that Madame Souza and Champion watch on television?

Accepted Answer

They watch a caricature of Canadian virtuoso Glenn Gould, known for humming while playing Bach's keyboard works.

Question 9

Which Tour de France winner is depicted as the yellow-jerseyed leader?

Accepted Answer

The leader is a caricature of five-time winner Jacques Anquetil, likely representing his first win in 1957.

Question 10

What real-life accordionist inspired the character Roberte Rivette?

Accepted Answer

Roberte Rivette represents Yvette Horner, who played accordion along the Tour de France route and described similar experiences with insects caught in her teeth.

The Triplets of Belleville

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