Question 1

What surprising challenge did the lead actress face while filming The Unknown Woman?

Accepted Answer

Russian actress Ksenia Rappoport didn't speak Italian when cast as Irena, and learned the language during the few months of shooting.

Question 2

What was Italy's official submission to the 80th Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

The Unknown Woman was Italy's Official Submission to the Best Foreign Language Film Category of the 80th Annual Academy Awards.

Question 3

How did The Unknown Woman qualify for Oscar consideration in 2007?

Accepted Answer

It received a small release in Los Angeles in late 2007 to qualify for the 80th Academy Awards, though it didn't get a wide US release until the following year.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in The Unknown Woman?

Accepted Answer

Ukrainian woman Irena comes to Italy seeking a maid job, doing everything to become a nanny for little girl Thea, which is just the beginning of her unknown journey.

Question 5

Which major European film festival recognized The Unknown Woman?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the European Film Awards in 2007 and the Moscow International Film Festival in 2007.

Question 6

What surprising challenge did the lead actress face while filming The Unknown Woman?

Accepted Answer

Russian actress Ksenia Rappoport didn't speak Italian when cast and learned the language during the few months of shooting.

Question 7

Why did The Unknown Woman have a limited release in Los Angeles in late 2007?

Accepted Answer

It received a small release in Los Angeles to qualify for the 80th Annual Academy Awards, where it was eligible in all categories, including Best Foreign Language Film.

Question 8

What is the central conflict in The Unknown Woman as described in the synopsis?

Accepted Answer

Irena, a Ukrainian woman, comes to Italy seeking a maid job and strives to become a beloved nanny for a little girl named Thea, but this is just the beginning of her unknown journey.

Question 9

Which festivals or awards recognized The Unknown Woman?

Accepted Answer

It was part of the European Film Awards in 2007 and the Moscow International Film Festival in 2007.

Question 10

Who directed and wrote The Unknown Woman?

Accepted Answer

Giuseppe Tornatore directed and co-wrote the film with Massimo De Rita.

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