Question 1

Why was there a delay in getting permission to film at King's College, Cambridge?

Accepted Answer

King's College, Cambridge permitted filming after much consideration. The delay was not over the movie's subject matter, but because many scholars consider Forster's novel an inferior work.

Question 2

What surprising preparation did Hugh Grant and James Wilby do before Wilby's audition?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Grant says they practiced scenes together at his house the night before Wilby's audition, which surprised Grant's banker brother when he found them kissing in the front room.

Question 3

Which major international film festivals has Maurice been part of?

Accepted Answer

Maurice has been part of Toronto International Film Festival (1987), Venice Film Festival (1987), International Film Festival Rotterdam (2012), San Francisco International Film Festival (2017), and Golden Horse Film Festival (2024).

Question 4

What central conflict does Maurice face in the story?

Accepted Answer

After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.

Question 5

Who was originally chosen for the title role but couldn't take it due to scheduling?

Accepted Answer

Julian Sands was chosen for the title role but was delayed on another movie, Siesta (1987). James Wilby had previously been passed over for a smaller role because his appearance was too similar to Sands'.

Question 6

Why was there a delay in getting permission to film at King's College, Cambridge?

Accepted Answer

The delay was not over the movie's subject matter, but because many scholars consider E.M. Forster's novel an inferior work.

Question 7

How did Hugh Grant help James Wilby prepare for his audition?

Accepted Answer

Grant and Wilby practiced scenes together at Grant's house the night before Wilby's audition, surprising Grant's banker brother who found them kissing.

Question 8

Which actor was originally cast as Maurice but had to drop out due to scheduling?

Accepted Answer

Julian Sands was chosen for the title role but was delayed on another movie, Siesta (1987).

Question 9

What major film festivals has Maurice been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It screened at Toronto International Film Festival (1987), Venice Film Festival (1987), International Film Festival Rotterdam (2012), San Francisco International Film Festival (2017), and Golden Horse Film Festival (2024).

Question 10

What is the central conflict in Maurice?

Accepted Answer

After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.

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