Question 1

What folklore creature does Borgman's behavior resemble according to IMDb trivia?

Accepted Answer

Borgman's behavior closely resembles that of an 'alp', a nightmare demon from German folklore, though this is never stated in the film.

Question 2

Which major film festival did Borgman break a 38-year Dutch drought by being selected for?

Accepted Answer

In 2013, Borgman became the first Dutch movie in 38 years to be selected for the Cannes Film Festival.

Question 3

What prestigious award category was Borgman submitted to in 2014?

Accepted Answer

Borgman was the official submission of the Netherlands to the Oscars 2014 best foreign language film category.

Question 4

Which actor was seriously considered for a lead role but couldn't agree on salary?

Accepted Answer

Director Alex van Warmerdam seriously considered Mads Mikkelsen for a lead role, but they couldn't reach an agreement on his salary.

Question 5

What is the basic premise of Borgman?

Accepted Answer

An enigmatic vagrant cons himself into the home life of an arrogant upper-class family, turning their lives into a psychological nightmare.

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