Question 1

What unusual direction technique did Carol Morley use to create tension between Maxine Peake and Maisie Williams?

Accepted Answer

Morley instructed Maxine Peake to not communicate with Maisie Williams and keep her distance to replicate their characters' lack of relationship, without telling Williams, leaving her feeling upset until learning the truth at the wrap party.

Question 2

What real-life event may have influenced the film's mysterious fainting epidemic?

Accepted Answer

The film may have been influenced by a real-life mass fainting at Hilda's Girls' School in Blackburn, England in 1965, though the film is set in 1969.

Question 3

Which festivals featured 'The Falling' as an official selection?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2015), Vancouver International Film Festival (2015), and BFI London Film Festival (2014).

Question 4

What is the central conflict that drives the story of 'The Falling'?

Accepted Answer

After an unexpected tragedy at their strict girls' school in 1969 England, a mysterious epidemic of fainting breaks out that threatens the mental sanity and beliefs of both teachers and students.

Question 5

Which actors made their film debuts in 'The Falling'?

Accepted Answer

Ellie Bamber and Florence Pugh both made their film debuts in 'The Falling'.

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