Question 1

Why was the movie poster for 'Saint' controversial upon release?

Accepted Answer

Various organizations of concerned parents tried to boycott the poster, which features a 'zombie St. Nicolas' instead of the friendly version familiar in the Netherlands. Dutch director Johan Nijenhuis became spokesperson for the movement and even went to court over it.

Question 2

What award did the movie poster win in 2010?

Accepted Answer

On January 4th 2011, the poster was awarded the TV Krant Filmposter Award 2010, the annual Dutch award for 'best cinema poster of the year', as voted for by the Dutch audience.

Question 3

Which festivals was 'Saint' selected for in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for both the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011.

Question 4

What unusual location was used for filming scenes with the horse running on rooftops?

Accepted Answer

Some scenes with the horse running on rooftops were shot at a clinic in Utrecht where the movement of horses is studied, which has a treadmill at the faculty for animal health.

Question 5

What is the central horror premise of 'Saint'?

Accepted Answer

The film depicts St. Nicholas as a murderous bishop who kidnaps and murders children when there is a full moon on December 5.

Question 6

Why was the movie poster for 'Saint' controversial upon release?

Accepted Answer

Various organizations of concerned parents tried to boycott the poster, which featured a 'zombie St. Nicolas' instead of the friendly version Dutch people are used to, with director Johan Nijenhuis even going to court over it.

Question 7

What award did the movie poster for 'Saint' win in 2010?

Accepted Answer

On January 4th 2011, the poster was awarded the TV Krant Filmposter Award 2010, the annual Dutch award for 'best cinema poster of the year' as voted by the Dutch audience.

Question 8

What connection does the TV show 'Flodder' have to 'Saint'?

Accepted Answer

When Sophie flips through TV channels, she stops at a Sinterklaas-themed episode of 'Flodder', which was created by Dick Maas, who also directed 'Saint'. Huub Stapel plays Niklas in 'Saint' and played Johnny Flodder in the first two 'Flodder' movies.

Question 9

Where were some rooftop horse scenes for 'Saint' filmed?

Accepted Answer

Some scenes with the horse running on rooftops were shot at a clinic in Utrecht where horse movement is studied, using a treadmill at the faculty for animal health.

Question 10

Which festivals was 'Saint' selected for in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for both the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011.

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