Question 1

What last-minute casting change happened just days before filming began?

Accepted Answer

Director Taika Waititi replaced his original lead actor three days before filming started, giving the role to James Rolleston who was on set as an extra.

Question 2

How did the film's success impact a 1984 New Zealand song?

Accepted Answer

The film's success caused the 1984 song 'Poi E' to re-enter the New Zealand charts in 2010, reaching number 3 and becoming the only NZ song to chart over three decades.

Question 3

Which international film festivals featured 'Boy'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Istanbul Film Festival, and SXSW Film Festival.

Question 4

What personal connection does director Taika Waititi have to the filming locations?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in Waititi's hometown, using the actual house he grew up in and the school he attended.

Question 5

What box office record does 'Boy' hold in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

As of May 2018, it is the highest grossing New Zealand film in New Zealand.

Question 6

What last-minute casting change occurred just days before filming began?

Accepted Answer

Director Taika Waititi replaced the original lead actor less than a week before filming. Three days before shooting started, he gave the lead role to James Rolleston, who had been on set as an extra.

Question 7

How did the film's success affect a classic New Zealand song?

Accepted Answer

Due to the film's success, the 1984 song 'Poi E' re-entered the New Zealand charts in 2010, reaching number 3. It's the only New Zealand song to chart over three decades.

Question 8

Which international film festivals featured this movie?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Edinburgh International, Stockholm International, Berlin International, Cannes, Istanbul, and SXSW Film Festivals between 2010-2011.

Question 9

What personal connection does the director have to the filming locations?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in the town where Taika Waititi grew up, using his childhood home and the school he attended as locations.

Question 10

What box office record does this film hold in its home country?

Accepted Answer

As of May 2018, 'Boy' is the highest grossing New Zealand film in New Zealand.

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