Question 1

Which film festivals featured 'Distant Lights' in 2003?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at Cannes, Chicago, Istanbul, Moscow, New York, San Sebastián, São Paulo, Telluride, Karlovy Vary, and Berlin film festivals in 2003.

Question 2

What real-life experience did actor Kamil Majchrzak bring to the film?

Accepted Answer

Kamil Majchrzak, who played a Polish student, also worked as a researcher for the screenplay and assistant director. He studied law and counseled refugees at the EU border on asylum.

Question 3

Who plays the translator Sonja in 'Distant Lights'?

Accepted Answer

The translator Sonja is played by Maria Simon.

Question 4

What is the setting of 'Distant Lights'?

Accepted Answer

The film is set on the border between Germany and Poland, focusing on everyday stories of escape and desperateness.

Question 5

Who directed 'Distant Lights' and who co-wrote the screenplay?

Accepted Answer

Hans-Christian Schmid directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Gutmann.

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