Question 1

How much weight did Christian Bale lose for his role in The Machinist, and what was his extreme diet?

Accepted Answer

Christian Bale dropped from about 173 pounds to about 110 pounds, a 63-pound loss claimed as a record for an actor. His diet consisted of one can of tuna and an apple per day.

Question 2

What unusual experience does Trevor, the insomniac lathe operator, face in the film?

Accepted Answer

Trevor experiences unusual occurrences at work and home, and a strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.

Question 3

Which major international film festivals featured The Machinist in 2004?

Accepted Answer

The Machinist was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2004.

Question 4

How did director Brad Anderson react when he first saw Christian Bale's transformed appearance for the film?

Accepted Answer

Brad Anderson was genuinely shocked when he saw Christian Bale's appearance on the first day of shooting, as he had not asked Bale to lose such a vast amount of weight.

Question 5

What physical challenges did Christian Bale face due to his extreme weight loss during filming?

Accepted Answer

Christian Bale's weakened condition caused problems in demanding action scenes, with running being a particular issue as he had no leg muscles left.

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