Question 1

Why did the production shoot 'High Tension' in Romania instead of its French setting?

Accepted Answer

The film is set in the south of France but was shot entirely in Romania due to budgetary reasons and the availability of similar locations.

Question 2

What surprising detail emerged about the camera used during the car-attack scene?

Accepted Answer

The camera got so much fake blood on it during shooting that when used on another film later, fake blood oozed from it during focusing.

Question 3

Which actress performed most of her own stunt driving during the car chase?

Accepted Answer

Cécile de France did most of the stunt driving during the car chase through the woods.

Question 4

What was the actual building used for the exterior of Alexia's farmhouse?

Accepted Answer

The location was actually a dilapidated mill that the production cleaned up and dressed for the film.

Question 5

Which major film festivals screened 'High Tension'?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (2003), SXSW Film Festival (2004), and International Film Festival Rotterdam (2004).

Question 6

Why did fake blood ooze from a camera during a later film shoot?

Accepted Answer

The camera used during High Tension's car-attack scene got so much fake blood on it that it later oozed during focusing on another film.

Question 7

Which festivals was High Tension selected for?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for the Toronto International Film Festival (2003), SXSW Film Festival (2004), and International Film Festival Rotterdam (2004).

Question 8

Where was High Tension actually filmed despite being set in France?

Accepted Answer

The film is set in the south of France but was shot entirely in Romania due to budgetary reasons and availability of similar locations.

Question 9

Who performed most of the stunt driving during the car chase through the woods?

Accepted Answer

Cécile de France, who plays Marie, did most of the stunt driving during the car chase through the woods.

Question 10

What was the exterior location for Alexia's house originally?

Accepted Answer

The exterior of Alexia's house was actually a dilapidated mill that the production cleaned up and dressed for the film.

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