Question 1

What did Steven Soderbergh say about the first 10 minutes of Solaris?

Accepted Answer

Steven Soderbergh is quoted saying that if the audience does not enjoy the first 10 minutes of the film then they might as well leave.

Question 2

How did George Clooney secure his lead role in Solaris?

Accepted Answer

George Clooney wrote Steven Soderbergh a letter asking to be considered for the lead role, as he thought a letter would be 'less personal' if Soderbergh wanted to turn him down.

Question 3

Why was Solaris originally given an R rating by the MPAA?

Accepted Answer

It was originally given an R rating primarily due to a pair of shots of George Clooney's nude rear end, but Steven Soderbergh appealed and won, getting it changed to PG-13.

Question 4

Which festivals recognized Solaris?

Accepted Answer

Solaris was featured at the New York Film Festival in 2022 and the Berlin International Film Festival in 2003, and it won a Black Reel Award in 2003.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Solaris?

Accepted Answer

A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.

Question 6

What controversial content almost earned Solaris an R rating?

Accepted Answer

The MPAA initially gave Solaris an R rating primarily due to shots of George Clooney's nude rear end. Director Steven Soderbergh successfully appealed, citing similar content on network television, and the film received a PG-13 rating.

Question 7

How did Jeremy Davies get cast in Solaris?

Accepted Answer

Steven Soderbergh cast Jeremy Davies after seeing a bootleg tape Davies made of himself playing Charles Manson, which was circulating in the film industry. Davies later played Manson in Helter Skelter (2004).

Question 8

What unusual approach did George Clooney take to land his role in Solaris?

Accepted Answer

George Clooney wrote Steven Soderbergh a letter asking to be considered for the lead role, thinking a letter would be 'less personal' if turned down. He got the part after Daniel Day-Lewis declined it.

Question 9

Which major film festivals featured Solaris?

Accepted Answer

Solaris was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2003 and the New York Film Festival in 2022.

Question 10

What philosophical quote is echoed in a line from Solaris?

Accepted Answer

Gibarian's line 'There are no answers, only choices' echoes Friedrich Nietzsche's quote 'There are no facts, only interpretations'.

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