Question 1

What surprising preparation did director Mikael Håfström undertake for The Rite?

Accepted Answer

Mikael Håfström attended exorcisms to prepare for directing, though he could only hear what was happening from outside the door, not witness them directly.

Question 2

What secret code name was The Rite shipped to theaters under?

Accepted Answer

The film was shipped to theaters under the code name "Denial."

Question 3

Which real-life priest inspired the story of The Rite?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on a book centered around real-life priest Father Gary Thomas, who was sent to Rome to become a diocesan exorcist.

Question 4

What hymn does Father Lucas sing near the end of the film, and what is its historical significance?

Accepted Answer

Father Lucas sings "Jesu, Lover of my Soul," a Welsh hymn whose tune "Aberystwyth" later developed into part of the South African national anthem.

Question 5

What language does Istvan Kovak speak in the film, and what does his line translate to?

Accepted Answer

Istvan Kovak speaks Hungarian, with his line translating as: "My love, my flower, my bliss."

Question 6

What real-life preparation did director Mikael Håfström undertake for The Rite?

Accepted Answer

Mikael Håfström attended exorcisms to prepare, though he was not allowed to witness them directly and could only hear from outside the door.

Question 7

What is the significance of the hymn Father Lucas sings near the end of the film?

Accepted Answer

Father Lucas sings 'Jesu, Lover of my Soul,' a Wesleyan Methodist hymn popular in Hopkins' native Wales, set to the tune 'Aberystwyth' by Joseph Parry.

Question 8

What secret code name was used when shipping The Rite to theaters?

Accepted Answer

The film was shipped to theaters under the code name 'Denial.'

Question 9

Which major film festivals featured The Rite in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The Rite was featured at the Venice Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival in 2011.

Question 10

What language does Istvan Kovak speak in the film, and what does his line translate to?

Accepted Answer

Istvan Kovak speaks Hungarian, with his line translating to 'My love, my flower, my bliss.'

Loved this film?

Share with others

Loved this film?

Share with others

The Rite

Customers also watched