Question 1

What surprising fact connects Angelina Jolie and Colin Farrell in this film?

Accepted Answer

Angelina Jolie, who plays Colin Farrell's mother Olympias, is less than a year older than him in real life.

Question 2

Which historical advisor got to live out his dream during filming?

Accepted Answer

Oxford professor Robin Lane Fox, who advised Oliver Stone, got to lead a massive cavalry charge dressed as a Macedonian officer instead of receiving on-screen credit.

Question 3

What was more dangerous than elephants during the battle scenes according to Oliver Stone?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Stone claimed the horses were more dangerous than elephants during battle filming, as the horses were reckless while elephants were careful not to harm actors.

Question 4

What notable festivals has this film been part of?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Stockholm International Film Festival (2004), São Paulo International Film Festival (2008, 2009), Toronto International Film Festival (2009), and Chicago International Film Festival (2014).

Question 5

What happened after the movie's strong DVD sales?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Stone created 'Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut' using all 3.5 hours of footage, which sold nearly one million copies and became one of Warner Brothers' highest-selling catalogue items.

Question 6

What historical book inspired Oliver Stone's Alexander, and what unusual payment did its author receive?

Accepted Answer

The biography by Oxford professor Robin Lane Fox inspired Stone, who didn't credit him on-screen. Fox's price was to lead one of the largest filmed cavalry charges as a Macedonian officer.

Question 7

How did the DVD sales of Alexander lead to a new version of the film?

Accepted Answer

After massive DVD sales, Oliver Stone created 'Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut' using all 3.5 hours of footage with an intermission, selling nearly one million copies in the U.S.

Question 8

Which two historical battles were combined for Alexander's Pyrrhic victory at the Hydaspes in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Hydaspes battle scene combines the real Hydaspes battle (where Porus became Alexander's ally) and the siege of Multan where Alexander was wounded assaulting a fortress.

Question 9

What surprising fact exists about the ages of Angelina Jolie and Colin Farrell in Alexander?

Accepted Answer

Angelina Jolie, who plays Colin Farrell's mother Olympias, is less than a year older than him.

Question 10

Which international film festivals has Alexander been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It has been featured at the São Paulo International Film Festival (2008, 2009), Chicago International Film Festival (2014), Stockholm International Film Festival (2004), and Toronto International Film Festival (2009).

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