Question 1

What real-life experiences inspired the screenplay for The East?

Accepted Answer

Co-writers Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij based the screenplay on their experiences in summer 2009 practicing freeganism and joining an anarchist collective.

Question 2

Which actor plays a character named Doc who shares thematic similarities with another comic book villain?

Accepted Answer

Toby Kebbell plays Doc, who like his later role as Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four (2015), commits acts of terrorism believing they're for the greater good.

Question 3

What major film festivals featured The East in 2013?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and SXSW Film Festival in 2013.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in The East?

Accepted Answer

An operative for a private intelligence firm infiltrates an anarchist group that executes covert attacks on major corporations, which irrevocably changes her priorities.

Question 5

Who wrote and directed The East?

Accepted Answer

Zal Batmanglij directed and co-wrote the film with Brit Marling.

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