Question 1

Why did Gösta Ekman realize the film was a hit in Hungary?

Accepted Answer

While on vacation in Budapest, locals stared at him; one asked if he was Picasso. He learned the film had played annually at a Budapest cinema since release and was adapted for the stage.

Question 2

What was the original idea for the movie, and who came up with it?

Accepted Answer

Actor Gösta Ekman thought it would be funny to write a guide to a place you've never been, then realized it's similar to writing a biography of someone you've never met—like Picasso.

Question 3

Which composer did the filmmakers first consider before choosing Picasso?

Accepted Answer

Hans Alfredson and Tage Danielsson first intended to make a movie about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart but found his life too short.

Question 4

What is the joke behind Don José's Nazi rank and salute in the film?

Accepted Answer

Don José's rank is 'Hauptbahnhof' (German for central station), and instead of 'Heil Hitler' he yells 'Halvliter' (Swedish for half a liter).

Question 5

How many languages appear in the film, and what is notable about the foreign dialogue?

Accepted Answer

The film contains 10 languages. Most foreign sentences mean something else or nothing; e.g., a Finnish song lyric is actually a recipe. Only Swedish spoken is when Picasso's father answers the phone.

The Adventures of Picasso

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