Question 1

Why was production of Barry Lyndon moved from Ireland to England?

Accepted Answer

Stanley Kubrick moved production after learning his name was on an I.R.A. hit list for directing a movie featuring English soldiers in Ireland, leading to several scenes being dropped.

Question 2

How did Stanley Kubrick achieve the lighting in the candle-lit scenes?

Accepted Answer

Kubrick used custom-made candles with three wicks and volatile wax for more light, and a special NASA-built Zeiss lens with an f/0.7 aperture to shoot scenes lit only by candle.

Question 3

What technique did Stanley Kubrick use to set the mood during filming?

Accepted Answer

Kubrick played classical music from the soundtrack during takes to get actors in a better mood, reportedly influenced by Sergio Leone's method.

Question 4

Which festivals or awards recognized Barry Lyndon in 1975 or 1976?

Accepted Answer

Barry Lyndon was recognized at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards and National Board of Review in 1975, and the Academy Awards in 1976.

Question 5

What is the central story of Barry Lyndon?

Accepted Answer

An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to rise through the social classes of 18th-century England, transforming from Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.

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