Question 1

What real-life historical event inspired Okja's hippopotamus-like design?

Accepted Answer

Okja's design references the 1910 'Hippo Bill,' which proposed importing and farming hippopotamuses for meat in America. The creature combines a manatee's face with a hippo's body.

Question 2

What controversial moment occurred when Okja premiered at Cannes?

Accepted Answer

At its Cannes premiere, the audience booed when Netflix's title card appeared in the opening credits, and the first 10 minutes were shown in the wrong aspect ratio, causing more booing.

Question 3

Why did director Bong Joon Ho find Netflix's involvement appealing for Okja?

Accepted Answer

After his previous film Snowpiercer had limited theatrical distribution, Bong Joon Ho was drawn to Netflix's built-in audience guarantee for Okja.

Question 4

What surprising effect did Bong Joon Ho's slaughterhouse research have on him and his producer?

Accepted Answer

Visiting a Colorado slaughterhouse to prepare for a scene temporarily converted director Bong Joon Ho and producer Dooho Choi into vegans.

Question 5

Which major international film festivals featured Okja in 2017?

Accepted Answer

Okja was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival in 2017.

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