Question 1

Why was 'Red Corner' heavily edited in China?

Accepted Answer

The film was heavily edited in the People's Republic of China due to its unflattering depiction of the legal system, and any mention of Tibet was removed.

Question 2

How did the filmmakers capture authentic Beijing footage for 'Red Corner'?

Accepted Answer

Director Jon Avnet, actress Bai Ling, and co-producer Martin Huberty traveled to Beijing for a week of 'guerilla' shooting without government permission to capture the first-ever 35mm film of the city for a Hollywood film.

Question 3

What surprising detail about the execution scene in 'Red Corner' adds to its realism?

Accepted Answer

For the scene where Jack is intimidated with video of a government execution, the filmmakers used actual execution footage that had been smuggled out of China.

Question 4

Where was the Beijing neighborhood set for 'Red Corner' actually constructed?

Accepted Answer

Most exterior scenes were shot on a seven-acre reproduction of a Beijing neighborhood built near Los Angeles International Airport, decorated with hundreds of imported Chinese props.

Question 5

What recognition did 'Red Corner' receive from the National Board of Review?

Accepted Answer

The film received an award from the National Board of Review in 1997.

Question 6

Why was 'Red Corner' heavily edited in China?

Accepted Answer

The film was heavily edited in the People's Republic of China due to its unflattering depiction of the legal system, and any mention of Tibet was removed.

Question 7

How did the filmmakers capture authentic Beijing footage for 'Red Corner'?

Accepted Answer

Director Jon Avnet, actress Bai Ling, and co-producer Martin Huberty traveled to Beijing for a week of 'guerilla' shooting without government permission to capture the first-ever 35mm film of the city for a Hollywood film.

Question 8

What was unique about the execution footage used in 'Red Corner'?

Accepted Answer

For the scene where Jack is intimidated with video of a government execution, the filmmakers used actual execution footage that had been smuggled out of China.

Question 9

Where were most of the film's exterior scenes shot?

Accepted Answer

Most exterior scenes were shot on a seven-acre reproduction of a Beijing neighborhood near Los Angeles International Airport, decorated with hundreds of imported Chinese props.

Question 10

What recognition did 'Red Corner' receive from the National Board of Review?

Accepted Answer

The film received an award from the National Board of Review in 1997.

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