Question 1

Why was the 2011 epilogue shot in the same hotel room as the original?

Accepted Answer

The same hotel room was used as an interview location both in 1971 and 2011, as noted in IMDb trivia.

Question 2

Which festivals featured 'Weekend of a Champion'?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival (2013), Berlin International Film Festival (1972), and BFI London Film Festival (2013).

Question 3

Who directed and produced this documentary?

Accepted Answer

Frank Simon directed the film, and Roman Polanski served as producer.

Question 4

How long did it take to shoot the original footage?

Accepted Answer

The original footage was shot in 3 days over a weekend in May 1971 during the 29th Monaco Grand Prix.

Question 5

What does the 2011 post-film discussion feature?

Accepted Answer

A 2011 post-film discussion between Jackie Stewart and Roman Polanski, beginning at approximately 71:15 minutes.

Weekend of a Champion

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