Question 1

What unusual production challenge did the crew face while filming 'My Dinner with Andre'?

Accepted Answer

The low-budget film was shot in an abandoned hotel in Virginia during winter without heating. The crew wore ski clothes to stay warm, and actors had to act warm with the help of lights and long underwear.

Question 2

How did Louis Malle prepare the actors for their roles in the film?

Accepted Answer

Malle coached Andre Gregory and rehearsed with both Gregory and Wallace Shawn for six months, culminating in 10 live performances at London's Royal Court theater as final rehearsals. Every line was scripted with no ad-libbing.

Question 3

What ironic detail connects the film's critique of technology to its production?

Accepted Answer

While the characters criticize electric blankets as a negative example of technology, many cast and crew actually used them to stay warm on the overly cold set.

Question 4

Which real-life person is referenced as Wallace Shawn's 'girlfriend Debbie' in the film?

Accepted Answer

Debbie is acclaimed short story writer Deborah Eisenberg, who also appears as an extra in the restaurant scene.

Question 5

What simple direction from Wallace Shawn helped Andre Gregory find his character?

Accepted Answer

Shawn told Gregory to 'speak faster,' which made him realize he was trying to act too much. Speaking quickly helped him become the character naturally.

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