Question 1

What real-life inspiration did the director draw from for the main characters' turbulent relationship?

Accepted Answer

The turbulent relationship was inspired by director Pawel Pawlikowski's real-life parents, who broke up and got together multiple times, moved countries, and died together.

Question 2

Which major film festival did Cold War compete in as the first Polish-language entry since 1990?

Accepted Answer

It was the first Polish-language movie since 1990 to be shown in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.

Question 3

How did this film influence Danny Boyle's casting plans for a James Bond movie?

Accepted Answer

After seeing Tomasz Kot's performance, Danny Boyle wanted to cast him as the villain in the 25th James Bond film, but producers disagreed, leading Boyle to quit.

Question 4

What is the central conflict between the two main characters in Cold War?

Accepted Answer

A man and a woman meet in post-war Poland; they are fatally mismatched with different backgrounds and temperaments but drawn to each other.

Question 5

Which actor plays the character Zula in Cold War?

Accepted Answer

Joanna Kulig plays the character Zula.

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