Question 1

What is the German title of OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, and why is it considered a prank?

Accepted Answer

The German title is 'OSS 117 --- Der Spion, der sich liebte,' which means 'OSS 117 --- The Spy Who Loved Himself.' It's a prank on the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).

Question 2

Which films influenced OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies according to the DVD extras?

Accepted Answer

The film was influenced by Dr. No (1962), Hitchcock films like The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), North by Northwest (1959), and Vertigo (1958), and the original OSS 117 films from the 1960s.

Question 3

What homage is made in the opening title animation of the film?

Accepted Answer

The opening title animation is an homage to the work of Saul Bass, a noted titles designer. The striking of the gong likely pays homage to the trademark opening titles of J. Arthur Rank films.

Question 4

Why was Jean Dujardin cast as the lead in OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies?

Accepted Answer

Jean Dujardin was cast for his physical resemblance to Sean Connery, as stated in the DVD extras.

Question 5

Where were scenes of OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies shot, and what production challenge occurred there?

Accepted Answer

Scenes were shot in Casablanca, Morocco, at the 'Habuse' area. A homeowner tried to squeeze more money by blocking his doorway, leading the crew to build a backdrop and later face a sit-in by conservative Muslims, prompting them to shoot elsewhere.

Question 6

What is the German title of OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies and why is it significant?

Accepted Answer

The German title is "OSS 117 --- Der Spion, der sich liebte," which means "OSS 117 --- The Spy Who Loved Himself" and is a prank on the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).

Question 7

Which films influenced OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies according to its DVD extras?

Accepted Answer

The film was influenced by Dr. No (1962), Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), North by Northwest (1959), and Vertigo (1958), plus the original 1960s OSS 117 films by André Hunebelle.

Question 8

Why was Jean Dujardin cast as the lead in OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies?

Accepted Answer

Jean Dujardin was cast for his physical resemblance to Sean Connery, according to the DVD extras.

Question 9

What homage is made in the opening title animation of OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies?

Accepted Answer

The opening title animation is an homage to the work of title designer Saul Bass, and the striking gong likely references J. Arthur Rank film openings.

Question 10

What mission sends secret agent OSS 117 to Cairo in 1955?

Accepted Answer

Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath/OSS 117 is sent to Cairo to investigate the disappearance of his best friend and fellow spy Jack Jefferson, stumbling into international intrigue.

OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies

Customers also watched

Loved this film?

Share with others