Question 1

What censorship debate did Sweet Sixteen spark in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The film sparked a debate about its 18-certificate due to aggressive use of the word "cunt," with opponents arguing it would prevent the target audience from seeing it, while such language was more common in northern UK where it was set.

Question 2

How many times is the word "fuck" used in Sweet Sixteen?

Accepted Answer

The word "fuck" and its variations are used 313 times in the film.

Question 3

Where was Sweet Sixteen filmed and how was the lead actor discovered?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in Martin Compston's home area including Greenock, Gourock, Inverkip, Kilmalcolm, and Wemyss Bay. Director Ken Loach discovered 16-year-old Compston at an audition at his old high school.

Question 4

Which major film festivals featured Sweet Sixteen?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Cannes Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2002-2003.

Question 5

What is the main goal of the teenage protagonist in Sweet Sixteen?

Accepted Answer

A Scottish teenager from a tough background sets out to raise money for a home, determined to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison.

Question 6

What censorship debate did Sweet Sixteen spark in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The film sparked a debate about its 18-certificate due to aggressive use of the word 'cunt', which opponents argued would prevent the target audience from seeing it, as such language was common in northern UK where it was set.

Question 7

How many times is the word 'fuck' used in the film?

Accepted Answer

The word 'fuck' and its variations are used 313 times in Sweet Sixteen.

Question 8

Which major film festivals featured Sweet Sixteen?

Accepted Answer

Sweet Sixteen was featured at Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, AFI Fest, and Tribeca Film Festival.

Question 9

How was lead actor Martin Compston discovered for his film debut?

Accepted Answer

Director Ken Loach discovered 16-year-old Martin Compston at an audition at his old high school in 2000 and gave him the lead role, which was his feature-film debut.

Question 10

What is the main goal of the teenage protagonist in Sweet Sixteen?

Accepted Answer

A Scottish teenager from a tough background is determined to raise money for a home to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison.

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