Question 1

What training did Noomi Rapace undergo for her role as Lisbeth Salander?

Accepted Answer

Six months before filming, Rapace trained in boxing techniques to achieve a more masculine/androgynous appearance, worked with a dietitian to become very skinny, got multiple piercings, and earned her motorcycle license.

Question 2

Why was a character's name changed from Anders Jakobsson to Anders Jonasson?

Accepted Answer

The character was originally named after a real doctor and friend of Stieg Larsson, but the real Jakobsson confronted Larsson's family about denying Larsson's partner a share of the estate, leading them to change the name in retaliation.

Question 3

What record does this film hold regarding its release timing?

Accepted Answer

Released only two months after The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009), it holds the record for shortest gap between film sequels.

Question 4

Which real-life Swedish Prime Minister appears as a fictional character in the original novel?

Accepted Answer

Former Prime Minister Thorbjörn Fälldin appears as a fictional character in the original novel.

Question 5

What is the connection between actor Hans Alfredson and director Daniel Alfredson in this film?

Accepted Answer

Hans Alfredson, who plays the character Gullberg, is the father of director Daniel Alfredson.

Question 6

What unusual preparation did Noomi Rapace undergo for her role as Lisbeth Salander?

Accepted Answer

Six months before filming, Rapace trained in boxing techniques to achieve a more masculine or androgynous appearance, worked with a dietitian to become as skinny as possible, got multiple piercings, and learned to ride a motorcycle, earning her license just as filming began.

Question 7

Why was a character's name changed from Anders Jakobsson to Anders Jonasson?

Accepted Answer

The character was originally named after a real doctor and friend of Stieg Larsson, but when the real Jakobsson confronted Larsson's family about denying Larsson's partner a share of the literary estate, the family retaliated by changing the character's name.

Question 8

What record does this film hold regarding its release timing?

Accepted Answer

Released only two months after The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009), it holds the record for the shortest gap between film sequels.

Question 9

Which festivals featured The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009, the Göteborg Film Festival in 2010, and the Istanbul Film Festival in 2011.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest?

Accepted Answer

After being shot in the head, Lisbeth Salander is hospitalized and faces trial for attempted murder upon release. With journalist Mikael Blomkvist and Millennium magazine's help, she must prove her innocence against powerful enemies and her past.

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