Question 1

What real-life event inspired the film Defiance?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the true story of four Jewish brothers who escaped Nazi-occupied West Belarus in Poland during World War II, joined Soviet partisans, and rescued about 1,200 Jews from ghettos.

Question 2

Where was Defiance filmed compared to the actual historical location?

Accepted Answer

It was shot in a remote, wooded area in Lithuania, approximately a hundred miles away from the real Bielski brothers camp site.

Question 3

What object do the Bielski brothers take from their house, and what is its significance?

Accepted Answer

They take a mezuzah, a parchment inscribed with Hebrew verses from the Torah, affixed to Jewish door frames to fulfill a Biblical commandment.

Question 4

Which awards or festivals recognized Defiance?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 2009, and by the National Board of Review in 2008.

Question 5

Who directed Defiance and what unusual scene was cut from the film?

Accepted Answer

Edward Zwick directed it and cut an alternate opening scene featuring an older Tuvia Bielski in present-day New York City, deeming it too nice compared to the film's realism.

Question 6

What real-life event inspired the film Defiance?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the true story of four Jewish brothers who escaped Nazi-occupied West Belarus in Poland during WWII, joined Soviet partisans, and rescued about 1,200 Jews from ghettos.

Question 7

What object do the Bielski brothers take from their house that holds religious significance?

Accepted Answer

They take a mezuzah, a piece of parchment inscribed with Hebrew verses from the Torah, which is affixed to Jewish door frames to fulfill a Biblical commandment.

Question 8

Where was Defiance filmed compared to the real location of the Bielski brothers camp?

Accepted Answer

It was shot in a remote, wooded area in Lithuania, about a hundred miles away from the actual camp location.

Question 9

What was the alternate opening scene that was filmed but cut from Defiance?

Accepted Answer

It featured an old Tuvia Bielski, played by Daniel Craig in makeup, with his son in present-day New York City, but director Edward Zwick cut it for being 'too nice' compared to the film's realism.

Question 10

Which major award ceremonies recognized Defiance?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and National Board of Review in 2008-2009.

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