Question 1

Why did director Catherine Hardwicke only pay herself $3 to make Thirteen?

Accepted Answer

No studio wanted to finance an R-rated film about teen girls with an unknown lead, so she produced it independently with a $2 million budget, paying herself $3 to allocate funds to production.

Question 2

What real-life incident occurred during the belly piercing scene in Thirteen?

Accepted Answer

Nikki Reed accidentally poked Evan Rachel Wood's belly with the needle while trying to make the scene look realistic, causing an unscripted line and leaving a scar.

Question 3

How did the actresses Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed react to watching Thirteen years later?

Accepted Answer

During a 10th-anniversary Q&A, they claimed neither can watch the film due to strong emotional reactions from their experiences.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in Thirteen as described in its synopsis?

Accepted Answer

13-year-old Tracy's life is upended when she befriends popular girl Evie, who introduces her to sex, drugs, and money, taking a heavy toll on Tracy and her family.

Question 5

Which festivals or awards recognized Thirteen according to the database?

Accepted Answer

It was recognized at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 2004, the National Board of Review in 2003, and the Locarno International Film Festival in 2003.

Question 6

Why was director Catherine Hardwicke only paid $3 to make Thirteen?

Accepted Answer

Hardwicke was only paid $3 because no studio wanted to make an R-rated film about teen girls with an unknown 13-year-old lead, so she produced it herself with independent financing and allocated the budget to production.

Question 7

What real-life incident occurred during the belly piercing scene?

Accepted Answer

Nikki Reed accidentally poked Evan Rachel Wood's belly with the needle when her thumb slipped during the scene, which was not scripted, and Wood still has the scar.

Question 8

How did the actresses' wardrobes contribute to the film's authenticity?

Accepted Answer

Due to the low budget, the girls' clothes were mostly from their own wardrobes, and they began dressing similarly without being told as filming progressed.

Question 9

What prestigious festivals and awards recognized Thirteen?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 2004, the National Board of Review in 2003, and the Locarno International Film Festival in 2003.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in Thirteen?

Accepted Answer

When 13-year-old Tracy befriends popular girl Evie, she is introduced to a world of sex, drugs, and money, which takes a heavy toll on her and her family.

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