Question 1

What fruits appear in the film and what historical significance do they hold?

Accepted Answer

Characters handle apples and pomegranates, with pomegranates considered the "original" apples and symbols of strength to Persian armies.

Question 2

What real-life Persian cult inspired the Hassansins in the movie?

Accepted Answer

The Hassansins were modeled on the Hashshashin, a Persian mystery cult from which the word "assassin" is derived, known for using terror and assassinations as political leverage.

Question 3

How did Jake Gyllenhaal physically prepare for his role as Dastan?

Accepted Answer

Jake Gyllenhaal gained ten pounds of muscle for the role of Dastan.

Question 4

What religious references appear in the film's dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Mentions of God or "the Creator" refer to Zoroastrianism, the religion practiced by Persians before Islam, though the film includes some inaccuracies like Nizam mentioning Hell.

Question 5

Which video game franchise is homaged through a specific camera technique during the Alamut invasion?

Accepted Answer

During the Alamut invasion, a circular camera movement around Dastan as he gets his bearings homages a similar iconic feature from the Assassin's Creed franchise.

Question 6

What fruits appear in the film and what historical significance do they hold?

Accepted Answer

Characters handle apples and pomegranates, with pomegranates considered the 'original' apples and symbols of strength to Persian armies.

Question 7

Which real-life Persian cult inspired the Hassansins in the movie?

Accepted Answer

The Hassansins were modeled on the Hashshashin, a Persian mystery cult from which the word 'assassin' is derived, known for using terror and assassinations as political leverage.

Question 8

What physical transformation did Jake Gyllenhaal undergo for his role?

Accepted Answer

Jake Gyllenhaal gained ten pounds of muscle to play Dastan.

Question 9

What ancient religion is referenced through mentions of God or 'the Creator' in the film?

Accepted Answer

References to God or 'the Creator' point to Zoroastrianism, the religion practiced by Persians before Islam became popular.

Question 10

What video game franchise is homaged in a scene where Dastan gets his bearings during the Alamut invasion?

Accepted Answer

A scene where Dastan pauses to get his bearings with a circular camera movement homages the iconic vantage-point sequences from the Assassin's Creed franchise.

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