Question 1

What does the title 'There Be Dragons' reference from historical maps?

Accepted Answer

The title comes from the phrase 'here be dragons' which was written on old maps to denote dangerous or uncharted areas.

Question 2

How long had it been since Roland Joffé wrote a screenplay before this film?

Accepted Answer

This was Roland Joffé's first screenplay in more than two decades, with his previous writing credit being in Fat Man and Little Boy (1989).

Question 3

What hidden connection does journalist Robert uncover while researching Josemaria Escriva?

Accepted Answer

While researching Josemaria Escriva, journalist Robert discovers his estranged father Manolo had a deep, dark connection to the saint's life, revealing family secrets from the Spanish Civil War.

Question 4

Which actor plays the journalist investigating the candidate for canonization?

Accepted Answer

Dougray Scott plays journalist Roberto Torres, who investigates Josemaria Escriva and uncovers his father's connection.

Question 5

What historical conflict provides the backdrop for the film's story?

Accepted Answer

The story arises out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, following a journalist's investigation into a candidate for canonization.

Question 6

What does the title 'There Be Dragons' refer to in the context of the film?

Accepted Answer

The title comes from the phrase 'here be dragons' which was written on old maps to denote dangerous or uncharted areas.

Question 7

What significant writing milestone did Roland Joffé achieve with this film?

Accepted Answer

This was the first screenplay written by Roland Joffé in more than two decades, his previous writing credit being in Fat Man and Little Boy (1989).

Question 8

What dual role does journalist Robert Torres play in uncovering the story?

Accepted Answer

While researching Josemaria Escriva's life for canonization, Robert discovers his estranged father Manolo had a deep, dark connection to the saint's life, revealing family secrets.

Question 9

Which actor plays the controversial founder of Opus Dei in the film?

Accepted Answer

Charlie Cox plays Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei whose life is being investigated.

Question 10

What historical conflict serves as the backdrop for the film's story?

Accepted Answer

The story arises out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, following connections between a saint candidate and a journalist's estranged father.

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