Question 1

What unusual direction did Justin Kurzel give actor Lucas Pittaway on set?

Accepted Answer

Director Justin Kurzel told Lucas Pittaway not to talk much to any of the actors on set, to help the emotional state of his character.

Question 2

Which major international film festivals screened Snowtown in 2011?

Accepted Answer

Snowtown screened at Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 2011.

Question 3

What emergency number does Jaime dial in the film, and what is its significance?

Accepted Answer

Jaime dials 000, also known as Triple Zero, which is the primary emergency number in Australia.

Question 4

What video game are the brothers playing at the beginning of Snowtown?

Accepted Answer

The brothers are heard playing 'Alex Kidd' on the Sega Megadrive console at the beginning of the movie.

Question 5

What true story forms the basis of Snowtown's plot?

Accepted Answer

Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie falls in with his mother's new boyfriend and his crowd of self-appointed neighborhood watchmen, leading to a spree of torture and murder.

Question 6

What unusual direction did Justin Kurzel give actor Lucas Pittaway on set?

Accepted Answer

Director Justin Kurzel told Lucas Pittaway not to talk much to any of the actors on set, to help the emotional state of his character.

Question 7

Which major international film festivals screened Snowtown in 2011?

Accepted Answer

Snowtown screened at Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 2011.

Question 8

What emergency number does Jamie dial in the film, and what is its significance?

Accepted Answer

Jamie dials 000, also known as Triple Zero, which is the primary emergency number in Australia.

Question 9

What video game are the brothers playing at the beginning of Snowtown?

Accepted Answer

The brothers are heard playing 'Alex Kidd' on the Sega Megadrive console at the beginning of the movie.

Question 10

What preparation did Daniel Henshall do for his role as John Bunting?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Henshall lived in the Snowtown area for 6 weeks in a hotel and got to know the locals to help develop his character.

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