Question 1

Which real-life family members played Frances' parents in the film?

Accepted Answer

Frances' parents were played by Greta Gerwig's real-life parents, Gordon Gerwig and Christine Gerwig.

Question 2

What surprising fact about the bathroom scene with Frances and Sophie reveals the filmmaking process?

Accepted Answer

The bathroom scene with Frances and Sophie lasted 28 seconds but required 42 takes to get right, as detailed by Greta Gerwig in a New York Times Magazine article.

Question 3

Which Broadway dancer with an impressive resume played the head of Frances' dance company?

Accepted Answer

Charlotte d'Amboise, a well-known Broadway dancer with credits including Cats, Chicago, A Chorus Line, and Pippin, played the head of Frances' dance company, Colleen.

Question 4

What was the covert working title used during the film's New York City street shooting?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot covertly on New York City streets under the working title 'Untitled Digital Workshop.'

Question 5

Despite its improvisational feel, how was the film's script actually handled during production?

Accepted Answer

Contrary to the movie's improvisational feel, the actors followed a very tightly-written script with little to no deviation.

Question 6

Which real-life family members played Frances' parents in the film?

Accepted Answer

Frances' parents were played by Greta Gerwig's real-life parents, Gordon Gerwig and Christine Gerwig.

Question 7

How many takes were required for the 28-second bathroom scene between Frances and Sophie?

Accepted Answer

The 28-second bathroom scene required 42 takes to get right, as detailed by Greta Gerwig in a May 2013 NY Times Magazine article.

Question 8

What Broadway dance background does Charlotte d'Amboise bring to her role as Colleen?

Accepted Answer

Charlotte d'Amboise, who plays Colleen, is a well-known Broadway dancer with credits including Cats, Chicago, A Chorus Line, and Pippin.

Question 9

What was the covert working title used during the film's New York City street shooting?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot covertly on New York City streets under the working title 'Untitled Digital Workshop.'

Question 10

Which major international film festivals premiered Frances Ha in 2012?

Accepted Answer

Frances Ha premiered at the New York Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2012.

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