Question 1

What real-life connection does Natalie Portman have to a line her character Emilia says in the film?

Accepted Answer

When Emilia says 'Harvard sucks' to William in the park, Natalie Portman—who plays Emilia—actually attended Harvard University in real life.

Question 2

Which major actress was once attached to play the lead role in this film?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer Lopez was once attached to play the lead role before Natalie Portman was cast as Emilia.

Question 3

Why did this film undergo multiple title changes before its wide release?

Accepted Answer

It was originally filmed as '17 Photos of Isabel' in 2008, then used its source novel title 'Love and Other Impossible Pursuits' at festivals, before becoming 'The Other Woman' to avoid confusion with the similarly-titled 'Love & Other Drugs' (2010).

Question 4

What classical music piece plays during Emilia and William's ice skating scene?

Accepted Answer

A song from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker' plays when Emilia and William go to the skating rink.

Question 5

Which major international film festivals premiered this movie?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009 and was also featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2013.

Question 6

What real-life connection does Natalie Portman have to a line her character Emilia says in the film?

Accepted Answer

In a park scene, Emilia says 'Harvard sucks' after William mentions Harvard; Natalie Portman, who plays Emilia, attended Harvard in real life.

Question 7

Which major actress was once considered for the lead role in this film before Natalie Portman?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer Lopez was once attached to play the lead role in the film.

Question 8

Why did this film undergo multiple title changes before its wide release?

Accepted Answer

It was originally 'Love and Other Impossible Pursuits', filmed as '17 Photos of Isabel', then reverted to the original title for festivals, and was retitled 'The Other Woman' to avoid confusion with Love & Other Drugs (2010).

Question 9

What classical music piece is featured in a scene where Emilia and William go ice skating?

Accepted Answer

A song from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky plays when Emilia and William go to the skating rink.

Question 10

Which international film festivals screened this movie?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2013 and the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009.

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