Question 1

What is the origin of the unusual title 'Hideous Kinky'?

Accepted Answer

The title comes from two words the girls remember their mum's friend saying, which Bea uses in a game similar to tag where shouting 'Hideous Kinky' makes her free.

Question 2

Which festival featured Hideous Kinky in 1998?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the BFI London Film Festival in 1998.

Question 3

What personal connection did Kate Winslet make during filming?

Accepted Answer

Kate Winslet met her first husband, Jim Threapleton, on set where he worked as the third assistant director.

Question 4

Why was Kate Winslet in a weakened state when production began?

Accepted Answer

Kate Winslet was recovering from a severe case of amoebic dysentery, which had caused her to miss the London premiere of Titanic.

Question 5

What marked this film in Pierre Clémenti's career?

Accepted Answer

Hideous Kinky was the last theatrical film of actor Pierre Clémenti.

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