Question 1

Why was the main character changed from British to Danish?

Accepted Answer

The writers initially made the main character British but later decided to move away from the English context in 19th-century Argentina, making him Danish and thinking of Viggo Mortensen for the role.

Question 2

How did Viggo Mortensen contribute beyond acting?

Accepted Answer

Mortensen helped with the music, the poster, and correcting the subtitles to Spanish, French, and English.

Question 3

How long was the script for Jauja?

Accepted Answer

The script was 20 pages long.

Question 4

Why does Viggo Mortensen's character speak with a stilted Spanish accent?

Accepted Answer

Mortensen is fluent in Spanish, but his character's stilted accent is a homage to his Danish father, who raised his family in Argentina and Venezuela.

Question 5

Which festivals featured Jauja in 2014?

Accepted Answer

Jauja was featured at AFI Fest, Cannes, Karlovy Vary, Mar del Plata, New York, São Paulo, Vancouver, BFI London, and Toronto International Film Festivals in 2014.

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