Question 1

What is the central romantic pursuit in Impromptu?

Accepted Answer

In 1830s France, the determined woman using the name George Sand romantically pursues pianist/composer Frédéric Chopin.

Question 2

Which actor took intensive piano lessons to prepare for his role as Frédéric Chopin?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Grant took intensive piano lessons with South African maestro Yonty Solomon to prepare for playing Frédéric Chopin.

Question 3

What connection exists between the director and screenwriter of Impromptu?

Accepted Answer

Director James Lapine and screenwriter Sarah Kernochan are married.

Question 4

Which festivals or awards is Impromptu associated with?

Accepted Answer

Impromptu was at the Independent Spirit Awards in 1992 and the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013.

Question 5

Who plays the character George Sand in the film?

Accepted Answer

Judy Davis plays the character George Sand.

Question 6

What surprising preparation did Hugh Grant undertake for his role as Frédéric Chopin?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Grant took intensive piano lessons with South African maestro Yonty Solomon to prepare for the film.

Question 7

Which real-life couple collaborated on this film about Chopin and George Sand?

Accepted Answer

Director James Lapine and screenwriter Sarah Kernochan are married.

Question 8

What was notable about Hugh Grant's career when this film aired on PBS's Masterpiece Theatre?

Accepted Answer

This was one of Hugh Grant's first leading roles, and he was virtually unknown in the U.S. when it aired on PBS's Masterpiece Theatre in the early 1990s.

Question 9

Which festivals recognized this biographical comedy about Chopin?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013 and was recognized at the Independent Spirit Awards in 1992.

Question 10

What is the central romantic dynamic in this 1830s France-set story?

Accepted Answer

Pianist/composer Frédéric Chopin is pursued romantically by the determined, individualistic woman who uses the name George Sand.

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