Question 1

How did Todd Haynes get Bob Dylan's approval to use his music for the film?

Accepted Answer

Haynes wrote a one-page summary of his concept and characters, which Dylan approved after encouragement from his manager, unlike in Haynes' earlier film where Bowie did not grant permission.

Question 2

Which cinematic sources inspired different sections of the film?

Accepted Answer

The 'Jude' section was inspired by 8½, the 'Billy' section by hippie westerns like Sam Peckinpah's films, and the 'Robbie' section by Jean-Luc Godard's films such as Masculine Feminine.

Question 3

What unusual prop did Cate Blanchett use to portray Bob Dylan?

Accepted Answer

Cate Blanchett wore a sock down her trousers to help her walk like a man while playing the character Jude, one of the personas of Bob Dylan.

Question 4

Which festivals featured I'm Not There in 2007?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Golden Horse Film Festival, New York Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2007.

Question 5

Who narrates the film and what is their connection to Bob Dylan?

Accepted Answer

Kris Kristofferson narrates the film; he is a friend of Bob Dylan, and they both appeared in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid.

Question 6

How did Todd Haynes get Bob Dylan's approval to use his music for the film?

Accepted Answer

Haynes wrote a one-page summary of his concept and characters, which Dylan approved after encouragement from his manager, unlike in Haynes' earlier film where David Bowie did not grant permission.

Question 7

Which cinematic sources inspired different sections of the film?

Accepted Answer

The 'Jude' section was inspired by 8½, the 'Billy' section by hippie westerns like Sam Peckinpah's films, and the 'Robbie' section by Jean-Luc Godard's films such as Masculine Feminine.

Question 8

Why did Cate Blanchett wear a sock down her trousers while playing Bob Dylan?

Accepted Answer

Blanchett said it 'helped me walk like a man' for her portrayal of the character Jude, one of the six personas of Bob Dylan in the film.

Question 9

Which festivals did 'I'm Not There' screen at in 2007?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Golden Horse Film Festival, New York Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2007.

Question 10

Who replaced Colin Farrell in the role of Robbie Clark, and why did Farrell drop out?

Accepted Answer

Heath Ledger replaced Colin Farrell, who dropped out to admit himself into rehab for a dependency on back pain medication.

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