Question 1

Which festivals screened The Funeral in 1996?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Chicago International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival in 1996.

Question 2

What behind-the-scenes conflict occurred between Vincent Gallo and John Ventimiglia during filming?

Accepted Answer

Vincent Gallo struck other actors during fight scenes, so John Ventimiglia beat him during a scene. Gallo later sued Ventimiglia for assault and won damages.

Question 3

What ironic political contrast exists between Vincent Gallo's character and his real-life views?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Gallo's character Johnny secretly attends a Communist meeting, but in real life, Gallo is a staunch Conservative Republican.

Question 4

What unusual directing method did Abel Ferrara reportedly use during production?

Accepted Answer

Director Abel Ferrara would often stay in his trailer smoking crack during filming, leaving the cast to direct their own performances.

Question 5

What recognition did The Funeral receive from Empire Magazine in 2009?

Accepted Answer

Empire Magazine ranked The Funeral #16 in their 2009 poll of the '20 Greatest Gangster Movies You've Never Seen (Probably).'

Question 6

What behind-the-scenes conflict led to a real-life lawsuit during the making of The Funeral?

Accepted Answer

Vincent Gallo was known for actually striking actors during fight scenes. John Ventimiglia retaliated by beating Gallo during a scene, leading Gallo to sue Ventimiglia for assault and win damages.

Question 7

Which festivals screened The Funeral in 1996?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Chicago International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival in 1996.

Question 8

What ironic political contrast exists between Vincent Gallo's character and his real-life views?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Gallo's character Johnny secretly attends a Communist meeting, while in real life Gallo is a staunch Conservative Republican.

Question 9

What unusual directing method did Abel Ferrara reportedly use during filming?

Accepted Answer

According to Vincent Gallo, director Abel Ferrara would often stay in his trailer smoking crack during filming, leaving the cast to direct their own performances.

Question 10

What recognition did The Funeral receive from Empire Magazine in 2009?

Accepted Answer

Empire Magazine ranked The Funeral at #16 in their poll of the "20 Greatest Gangster Movies You've Never Seen (Probably)."

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