Question 1

Which famous painters influenced the look of the trolls in Troll Hunter?

Accepted Answer

The trolls' appearance was influenced by painters Theodor Kittelsen and John Bauer, known for works like 'Forest Troll' and 'Root Trolls'.

Question 2

What Scandinavian fairy tale is referenced with goats on a bridge in Troll Hunter?

Accepted Answer

The film references 'Three Billy Goats Gruff' with goats on a bridge and a troll underneath it, drawing from old Scandinavian folklore.

Question 3

Which Norwegian comedians appear as characters in Troll Hunter?

Accepted Answer

Norwegian comedians Otto Jespersen (Hans), Knut Nærum (power plant supervisor), Robert Stoltenberg (Polish bear supplier), and Hans Morten Hansen (Finn) all appear in the film.

Question 4

What happens when students investigate mysterious bear killings in Troll Hunter?

Accepted Answer

Students investigating mysterious bear killings discover more dangerous events and follow a mysterious hunter who turns out to be a troll hunter.

Question 5

Which international film festivals featured Troll Hunter in 2011?

Accepted Answer

Troll Hunter was featured at Edinburgh International, Göteborg, Karlovy Vary, San Francisco International, and Tribeca Film Festivals in 2011.

Question 6

What artistic influences shaped the troll designs in Troll Hunter?

Accepted Answer

The trolls' appearance was influenced by painters Theodor Kittelsen and John Bauer, known for their troll illustrations in Scandinavian folklore.

Question 7

Which Norwegian comedians appear in Troll Hunter?

Accepted Answer

Otto Jespersen (Hans), Knut Nærum (E-verkssjef), Robert Stoltenberg (Polsk bjørnejeger), and Hans Morten Hansen (Finn Haugen) are all high-profile Norwegian comedians in the film.

Question 8

What fairy tale references appear in the film?

Accepted Answer

The movie references 'Three Billy Goats Gruff' (goats on a bridge), 'Askeladden' (eating competition), 'Boots Who Ate a Match With the Troll', and 'Soria Moria Castle' from Norwegian folklore.

Question 9

Which international film festivals featured Troll Hunter?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at Edinburgh International, Göteborg, Karlovy Vary, San Francisco International, and Tribeca Film Festivals in 2011.

Question 10

What is the central mystery that the students investigate?

Accepted Answer

A group of students investigates mysterious bear killings, only to discover a troll hunter is involved with far more dangerous creatures.

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