Question 1

What real-life spy ring inspired John le Carré's novel 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'?

Accepted Answer

The novel was based on the uncovering of the Cambridge Five traitors, K.G.B. moles working within the S.I.S. during the 1950s and 1960s.

Question 2

How did director Tomas Alfredson create the film's visual atmosphere for London?

Accepted Answer

He based it on his first impressions of London in the 1970s: a brown and grey palette, shadows, uncovered lightbulbs, and dirty streets, feeling the aftermath of the War.

Question 3

What unusual method did Gary Oldman use to prepare for his role as George Smiley?

Accepted Answer

Oldman ate a lot of treacle sponge and custard to 'put on a bit of middle-aged tummy' and studied Alec Guinness' performance and John le Carré's mannerisms.

Question 4

Which festivals did 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' screen at in 2011?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Stockholm International Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival in 2011.

Question 5

Who plays the character Bill Haydon in the film?

Accepted Answer

Colin Firth plays Bill Haydon.

Question 6

How did director Tomas Alfredson create the film's distinctive visual atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Director Tomas Alfredson based the environment on his first impressions of London in the 1970s: a brown and grey palette, shadows, uncovered lightbulbs, and dirty streets, describing it as a "black" city that still felt the War.

Question 7

What real-life espionage case inspired John le Carré's novel?

Accepted Answer

John le Carré's novel was based on the uncovering of the Cambridge Five traitors during the 1950s and 1960s, who were K.G.B. moles working within the S.I.S.

Question 8

How did Gary Oldman prepare physically for his role as George Smiley?

Accepted Answer

To prepare for George Smiley, Gary Oldman ate a lot of treacle sponge and custard to "put on a bit of middle-aged tummy" and studied Alec Guinness' performance and John le Carré's mannerisms.

Question 9

Which major film festivals featured Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Stockholm International Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival in 2011.

Question 10

What special cameo appearance does John le Carré make in the film?

Accepted Answer

Author John le Carré appears as a slightly drunken guest at the Christmas party in the film.

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