Question 1

Why did Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson barely speak off-set during filming?

Accepted Answer

They were too exhausted from the physically demanding shoot in miserable weather conditions, with Dafoe living in solitude in a fisherman's cottage while Pattinson stayed at a hotel with the crew.

Question 2

Which notable film festivals was The Lighthouse selected for?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and Golden Horse Film Festival in 2019.

Question 3

What makes the dream sequence with Wake beaming light from his eyes a visual reference?

Accepted Answer

It references the 1904 painting 'Hypnosis' by German artist Sascha Schneider, depicting Wake standing naked and gripping Howard's arm.

Question 4

How did the black-and-white film stock affect lighting conditions on set?

Accepted Answer

Shooting on Double-X stock required 15-20 times more light, especially at night, using blindingly bright halogen bulbs in period lamps that forced crew to sometimes wear sunglasses.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Lighthouse's story?

Accepted Answer

Two lighthouse keepers in the 1890s struggle to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island.

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