Question 1

Which actress was attached to this project for nine years without dropping out because she loved the script?

Accepted Answer

Patricia Clarkson revealed at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival screening that she was attached to this project for nine years and didn't drop out because she loved the script.

Question 2

How did Patricia Clarkson, Ben Kingsley, and Isabel Coixet come together for this movie?

Accepted Answer

Patricia Clarkson approached Ben Kingsley and director Isabel Coixet with the script when they realized how much fun they were having working together on Elegy (2008).

Question 3

What connection does actor Matt Salinger have to author J.D. Salinger, and how did he return to acting for this film?

Accepted Answer

Matt Salinger (who plays Peter) is the son of author J.D. Salinger and was coaxed out of acting retirement by director Isabel Coixet, who liked him so much she cast him in her next movie too.

Question 4

Which major film festivals has Learning to Drive been selected for?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for the Edinburgh International Film Festival (2015), Göteborg Film Festival (2015), Toronto International Film Festival (2014), and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2019).

Question 5

What is the central story of Learning to Drive?

Accepted Answer

As her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with his own marriage troubles, and they find courage and strength in each other's company.

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