Question 1

Why was 'Paths of Glory' banned in Spain and France?

Accepted Answer

It was banned in Spain under Franco's dictatorship for its anti-military message, and in France for its negative portrayal of the French army.

Question 2

What on-set conflict involved Kirk Douglas and Timothy Carey?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Douglas was irritated by Timothy Carey's erratic acting, and Stanley Kubrick seemed to enjoy riling Douglas up during the court-martial scene.

Question 3

What literary source inspired the film's title?

Accepted Answer

The title is a quotation from Thomas Gray's 'Elegy written in a country churchyard': 'The paths of glory lead but to the grave.'

Question 4

Which festivals have featured 'Paths of Glory' in recent decades?

Accepted Answer

It has been shown at festivals including Locarno (1997), Berlin (2001), Olhar de Cinema - Curitiba (2014), Istanbul (2019), and Karlovy Vary (2019).

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'Paths of Glory'?

Accepted Answer

A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive within the French Army in 1916.

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