Question 1

Why were the Irish scenes in 'The Dead' not filmed by director John Huston?

Accepted Answer

John Huston was too ill to film in Dublin, so all the Irish scenes were filmed by the second unit.

Question 2

Which festivals and awards recognized 'The Dead'?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1987 and International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1988, and won awards from the New York Film Critics Circle Awards in 1987, Independent Spirit Awards in 1988, and Academy Awards in 1988.

Question 3

What is the central conflict in 'The Dead'?

Accepted Answer

After a holiday dinner party, a husband and wife address prickly issues concerning their marriage, causing things to unravel.

Question 4

What is notable about the final shot of 'The Dead'?

Accepted Answer

The final shot is not of Ireland, but of snow falling in Joshua Tree National Park, California.

Question 5

Who plays the character Gretta in 'The Dead'?

Accepted Answer

Anjelica Huston plays the character Gretta.

Question 6

Why weren't the Irish scenes in 'The Dead' filmed by director John Huston?

Accepted Answer

John Huston was too ill to film in Dublin, so all the Irish scenes were filmed by the second unit.

Question 7

What bittersweet timing surrounded the release of 'The Dead'?

Accepted Answer

The picture debuted after the film's director John Huston had passed away.

Question 8

Which character was invented for the film adaptation and why?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Grace was invented by John Huston and Tony Huston to permit a reading of the Irish poem 'Donal Og,' which deals with love's suffering like the story's themes.

Question 9

Where was the final shot of 'The Dead' actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

The final shot is not of Ireland, but of snow falling in Joshua Tree National Park, California.

Question 10

What significant milestone did 'The Dead' represent in John Huston's career?

Accepted Answer

It was the final theatrical feature film directed by actor-writer-director John Huston.

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