Question 1

How did Anne Hathaway land the role of Emma despite a disastrous meeting with the director?

Accepted Answer

Hathaway was secretly given the script and had what she called "the worst meeting of my life" with director Lone Scherfig, but she landed the part by giving Scherfig a list of songs representing how she'd interpret the character.

Question 2

Which actress chose Jim Sturgess to play Dexter Mayhew?

Accepted Answer

Anne Hathaway picked Jim Sturgess for the role of Dexter Mayhew.

Question 3

What unusual incident occurred during the filming of the skinny-dipping scene in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Anne Hathaway exposed her bottom to Jim Sturgess to set the mood for the skinny-dipping scene, unaware that residents with cell phones were watching from a nearby complex, though they never posted the footage online.

Question 4

What unique structure does the film 'One Day' use to tell its story?

Accepted Answer

The film follows Dexter and Emma on July 15 each year, showing what they do annually, usually together, after first meeting during their graduation in 1988.

Question 5

Which international film festivals has 'One Day' been part of?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2012 and the Berlin International Film Festival in 2020.

Question 6

How did Anne Hathaway land the role of Emma despite a disastrous meeting with the director?

Accepted Answer

Hathaway gave director Lone Scherfig a list of songs representing how she'd interpret the character after what she called "the worst meeting of my life," which secured her the part.

Question 7

Which actress was chosen to play Dexter's mother, and why did the director want her specifically?

Accepted Answer

Patricia Clarkson played Alison, Dexter's mother. Director Lone Scherfig liked the sense of experience, worldliness, and flirtatiousness Clarkson brought to the role.

Question 8

What unusual incident occurred while filming the skinny-dipping scene in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Anne Hathaway exposed her bottom to Jim Sturgess to set the mood, unaware that residents with cell phones were watching from a nearby complex. The footage was never posted online.

Question 9

Which major film festivals has 'One Day' been featured in?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2012 and the Berlin International Film Festival in 2020.

Question 10

What is the unique narrative structure of 'One Day'?

Accepted Answer

The romantic comedy follows Dexter and Emma, who meet at graduation in 1988, by showing what they do together on July 15 each year.

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