Question 1

How much of the fire in 'Notre-Dame on Fire' is real?

Accepted Answer

Most of the fire in the movie is real, either from real footage of the event or recreation in a soundstage. The film also contains around 400 VFX shots to remove safety cables and pipes, and to add smoke and flames where it was too dangerous for actors.

Question 2

Why couldn't any scenes be shot at the actual Notre-Dame cathedral?

Accepted Answer

Because the actual Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral was under reconstruction after the fire, none of the scenes could be shot there. Other cathedrals, including Bourges, Amiens, and Sens, were used as stand-ins.

Question 3

What was the most complex scene to shoot in the film?

Accepted Answer

The most complex scene was the collapsing of the spire inside the cathedral. They built a scale belfry, set it on fire in a soundstage, and shot it in one take with twelve cameras in crash boxes, with minimal crew in protective gear.

Question 4

How did director Jean-Jacques Annaud incorporate real footage into the movie?

Accepted Answer

Annaud envisioned 5% of the movie as real footage from the event, including smartphone videos and TV reports. He publicly asked for footage of traffic jams, spontaneous prayers, and international reports, and set up a website for submissions.

Question 5

Which actor portrays Général Gontier in 'Notre-Dame on Fire'?

Accepted Answer

Samuel Labarthe plays Général Gontier.

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