Question 1

What surprising trick was used to create the cat suffocation scene after the nuclear blast?

Accepted Answer

The footage shows a cat enjoying catnip, then the film was reversed to create the illusion of suffocation, with the rolling motion giving it away.

Question 2

How did the BBC accidentally cause public panic while filming Threads?

Accepted Answer

They detonated a large smoke bomb to simulate a nuclear explosion, causing unaware members of the public to think a real explosion had occurred, leading to trouble with local police.

Question 3

Why did Ted Turner personally fund the broadcast of Threads on his network?

Accepted Answer

Ted Turner wanted to air the film on TBS but couldn't find a sponsor, so he decided to broadcast it out of his own pocket.

Question 4

What unexpected real-life event was captured during filming and kept in the final cut?

Accepted Answer

A Salvation Army brass band unexpectedly marched into the filming while returning from an open-air service, and director Mick Jackson kept the cameras rolling, incorporating the unscripted moment.

Question 5

Which major film festivals have featured Threads in recent years?

Accepted Answer

Threads was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2018 and the IndieLisboa International Independent Film Festival in 2022.

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