Question 1

What injury during filming led to Nicole Kidman shooting scenes in a wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Nicole Kidman fractured two ribs and injured her knee while rehearsing a dance routine in November 1999, halting filming for two weeks. Many scenes where she is seen only from the chest up were shot while she was in a wheelchair.

Question 2

How was John Leguizamo's height altered to play Toulouse-Lautrec?

Accepted Answer

Various tricks were used: some shots used a stand-in of the correct height, while others had Leguizamo walk on his knees in special leg braces with blue socks for digital removal. He did the climactic scene squatting, requiring weeks of physical therapy afterward.

Question 3

What made the necklace worn by Nicole Kidman in the film so notable?

Accepted Answer

The Stefano Canturi necklace was made of real diamonds and platinum, featuring 1,308 diamonds weighing 134 carats, worth an estimated 1 million USD. It was the most expensive piece of jewelry ever specifically made for a film.

Question 4

Which major film festivals included 'Moulin Rouge!' in their lineups?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001, the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2021, the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2001, and the Locarno International Film Festival in 2001, among others.

Question 5

What was the original concept for the green fairy character before Kylie Minogue's version?

Accepted Answer

Originally, the green fairy was going to be a long-haired muscle man with a giant sitar, with Ozzy Osbourne hired to provide vocals. It was changed to the 'Tinker Bell' incarnation played by Kylie Minogue, but Osbourne still voiced the fairy's guttural scream.

Question 6

What injury during filming led to Nicole Kidman performing some scenes in a wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Nicole Kidman fractured two ribs and injured her knee while rehearsing a dance routine in November 1999, causing a two-week filming halt. Scenes where she is seen only from the chest up were shot while she was in a wheelchair.

Question 7

How was John Leguizamo's height altered to play Toulouse-Lautrec?

Accepted Answer

John Leguizamo's legs were made to appear shorter using a stand-in, walking on his knees in special braces with blue socks for digital removal, and squatting for the climactic scene, which required weeks of physical therapy afterwards.

Question 8

What was special about the necklace Nicole Kidman wore in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Stefano Canturi necklace Nicole Kidman wore was made of real diamonds and platinum, featuring 1,308 diamonds weighing 134 carats, worth an estimated 1 million USD, making it the most expensive piece of jewelry ever specifically made for a film.

Question 9

Which festivals featured 'Moulin Rouge!' in their programs?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival (2001), Edinburgh International Film Festival (2021), San Sebastián International Film Festival (2001), Locarno International Film Festival (2001), and Göteborg Film Festival (2024), among others.

Question 10

What was the original concept for the green fairy character?

Accepted Answer

Originally, the green fairy was going to be a long-haired muscle man with a giant sitar, with Ozzy Osbourne hired to provide vocals. It was changed to the 'Tinker Bell' incarnation played by Kylie Minogue, but Osbourne still voiced the fairy's guttural scream.

Moulin Rouge!

Customers also watched

Loved this film?

Share with others