Question 1

What specific insult did Klaus Kinski yell at Werner Herzog in an on-set flare-up, and what was it referencing?

Accepted Answer

Kinski yelled 'a dwarf director!' at Herzog, referencing Herzog's 1970 film 'Even Dwarfs Started Small'.

Question 2

During a temper tantrum on the set of 'Fitzcarraldo', what did Klaus Kinski complain about regarding 'Nosferatu the Vampyre'?

Accepted Answer

Kinski complained about sitting in his Nosferatu costume in a heated car in Delft, South Holland, during the 1979 film's production.

Question 3

What conflicting accounts exist about Herzog threatening Kinski with a rifle on set?

Accepted Answer

Herzog claimed he threatened to kill Kinski with a rifle, but producer Walter Saxer said it was fabricated and Kinski had the rifle, while Kinski told David Letterman in 1983 that Herzog threatened him but lacked a rifle.

Question 4

Which festivals was 'My Best Fiend' featured at in 1999?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, and Telluride Film Festival in 1999.

Question 5

What extreme action did Werner Herzog consider taking against Klaus Kinski, and what stopped him?

Accepted Answer

Herzog considered setting Kinski's house on fire out of intimidation, but was disturbed by Kinski's shepherd dog before he could do it.

Question 6

What specific insult did Klaus Kinski yell at Werner Herzog during an on-set flare-up, and what was it referencing?

Accepted Answer

Kinski yelled 'a dwarf director!' at Herzog, which referenced Herzog's 1970 film 'Even Dwarfs Started Small'.

Question 7

What did Klaus Kinski complain about during his Fitzcarraldo temper tantrum regarding his experience on Nosferatu?

Accepted Answer

Kinski complained about sitting in his Nosferatu costume in a heated car in Delft, Netherlands, during the 1979 film's production.

Question 8

What contradictory accounts exist about Herzog threatening Kinski with a rifle on set?

Accepted Answer

Herzog claimed he threatened Kinski with a rifle, but producer Walter Saxer said this was fabricated and Kinski had the rifle. Kinski told David Letterman in 1983 that Herzog threatened him but lacked a rifle.

Question 9

Which major film festivals was My Best Fiend selected for in 1999?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for the Cannes Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, and Telluride Film Festival in 1999.

Question 10

What extreme action did Werner Herzog consider taking against Klaus Kinski out of intimidation?

Accepted Answer

Herzog considered setting Kinski's house on fire but was stopped by Kinski's shepherd dog disturbing him.

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