Question 1

Why was Trust shot in just 11 days?

Accepted Answer

Director Hal Hartley wanted to work with Adrienne Shelly again immediately after their previous film, so he had very little money and time. He explained the dialogue itself told actors what to do, enabling the quick shoot.

Question 2

Which book does Maria take from Matthew's place, and what's its connection to the director?

Accepted Answer

Maria takes a book titled 'Man and the Universe' by Ned Rifle, which is a pseudonym used by director Hal Hartley and also the title of one of his films.

Question 3

How was Martin Donovan cast as Matthew?

Accepted Answer

Hal Hartley and Adrienne Shelly saw Donovan in a performance at the Cucaracha Theatre stadium and cast him as Matthew based on that.

Question 4

What unusual romance develops between the main characters?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant high school dropout Maria meets moody electronics repairman Matthew, and they begin an unusual romance built on mutual admiration and trust.

Question 5

Which major film festivals screened Trust in 1990 and 1991?

Accepted Answer

The film screened at São Paulo International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 1990, and Edinburgh, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Stockholm festivals in 1991.

Question 6

How quickly was the movie Trust filmed and why was the production so rushed?

Accepted Answer

The movie was shot in just 11 days because director Hal Hartley wanted to work with Adrienne Shelly again immediately after their previous film, leaving him with very little money and time.

Question 7

What book does Maria take from Matthew's place, and what's its connection to the director?

Accepted Answer

Maria takes a book titled 'Man and the Universe' by Ned Rifle, which is a pseudonym used by director Hal Hartley and also the title of one of his films.

Question 8

How did Martin Donovan get cast as Matthew in the film?

Accepted Answer

Martin Donovan was cast after Hal Hartley and Adrienne Shelly saw him perform at the Cucaracha Theatre stadium.

Question 9

What unusual dedication appears in the credits of Trust?

Accepted Answer

After the short list of credits, there's a screen written 'for Adrienne'.

Question 10

Which international film festivals featured Trust in 1990 and 1991?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at São Paulo International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 1990, and Edinburgh, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Stockholm International Film Festivals in 1991.

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