Question 1

How was the lead actress discovered for her role in Fish Tank?

Accepted Answer

Katie Jarvis, who plays Mia, was spotted by a casting director having a fight with her boyfriend at a train station and offered the role, having never acted before.

Question 2

What unusual filming technique was used during production?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot chronologically, and actors were shown only the part of the script they would film the following week, not knowing their characters' later fates.

Question 3

Which major film festivals featured Fish Tank in 2009?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, and Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2009.

Question 4

What hidden detail appears during Mia and Connor's river scene?

Accepted Answer

During the river scene where they catch a fish, you can see a bruise on Mia's left arm from where her mother pinched her at a party the night before.

Question 5

What is the central conflict for the main character in Fish Tank?

Accepted Answer

Fifteen-year-old Mia is in constant conflict with her family and the world, until her mother's new boyfriend Connor returns her attention, offering potential clarity.

Question 6

How was the lead actress discovered for her role in Fish Tank?

Accepted Answer

Katie Jarvis, who plays Mia, was spotted by a casting director having a fight with her boyfriend at a train station and offered the role, having never acted before.

Question 7

Which major film festival premiered Fish Tank in 2009?

Accepted Answer

Fish Tank was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009, among other festivals like AFI Fest, Toronto International Film Festival, and Telluride Film Festival.

Question 8

What unusual filming technique was used to maintain authenticity in Fish Tank?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot chronologically, with actors shown only the part of the script they would film the following week, so none knew their characters' later fates.

Question 9

What is the central conflict in Fish Tank?

Accepted Answer

Fifteen-year-old Mia is in constant conflict with her family and surroundings, and her life becomes complicated when her mother's charming boyfriend Connor returns her attention.

Question 10

What pop culture reference does Mia's little sister make in the film?

Accepted Answer

Tyler tells Connor 'I like you... I'll kill you last,' which is a quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger's line in the 1985 film 'Commando.'

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