Question 1

What is the central conflict in 'The Grilling'?

Accepted Answer

A notary suspected of two horrendous crimes voluntarily submits to questioning on New Year's Eve, which escalates into a harsh interrogation that seems to confirm suspicions.

Question 2

Which major awards did 'The Grilling' receive recognition from in 1982?

Accepted Answer

It received awards from the Golden Globes, Writers Guild of America, and César Awards in 1982.

Question 3

How was the filming of 'The Grilling' structured?

Accepted Answer

It was shot almost entirely in studio (except for one hotel sequence) and filmed in chronological order.

Question 4

What connection does Gene Hackman have to 'The Grilling'?

Accepted Answer

It was one of Gene Hackman's favorite films, and he spent years trying to get a remake made, finally succeeding with 'Under Suspicion' in 2000.

Question 5

Who discovered the novel that inspired 'The Grilling' and how did the film come to be directed by Claude Miller?

Accepted Answer

Michel Audiard discovered the novel and suggested its adaptation to Ariane Films, then producers Dancigers and Mnouchkine offered the direction to Claude Miller.

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