Question 1

What unique production constraints did the filmmakers face while making this New York anthology?

Accepted Answer

The filmmakers had only 24 hours to shoot each segment, a week to edit, and needed to capture the essence of a specific neighborhood.

Question 2

Which two segments were cut from the original Toronto Film Festival version, and who directed them?

Accepted Answer

A black-and-white segment directed by Scarlett Johansson starring Kevin Bacon, and another by Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev featuring Carla Gugino, Goran Visnjic, and Nicholas Purcell.

Question 3

How is Anthony Minghella connected to this film despite not directing a segment?

Accepted Answer

Minghella was set to direct the 'Upper East Side' segment but died before filming. Shekhar Kapur replaced him per their last conversation, and the film is dedicated to Minghella in the closing credits.

Question 4

What connection does Natalie Portman have to both this film and its predecessor Paris, Je T'aime?

Accepted Answer

Portman directed and appeared in segments of this film, and also starred in a segment of Paris, Je T'aime that was cut before theatrical release.

Question 5

Which international film festivals featured this anthology of New York love stories?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2008 and the São Paulo International Film Festival in 2009.

Question 6

What unique production constraints did the filmmakers face while making this anthology?

Accepted Answer

The filmmakers had only 24 hours to shoot each segment, a week to edit, and needed to capture the essence of a specific neighborhood.

Question 7

Which two segments were cut from the original festival version, and who directed them?

Accepted Answer

A black-and-white segment directed by Scarlett Johansson starring Kevin Bacon, and another by Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev featuring Carla Gugino, Goran Visnjic, and Nicholas Purcell.

Question 8

How is Anthony Minghella connected to this film's production?

Accepted Answer

Minghella was set to direct the "Upper East Side" segment but died before filming. Shekhar Kapur replaced him per Minghella's request, and the film is dedicated to him.

Question 9

What link does Natalie Portman have to the previous film in this anthology series?

Accepted Answer

Natalie Portman starred in a segment of the predecessor Paris, Je T'aime (2006), though her segment was cut before its theatrical release.

Question 10

Which international film festivals featured this movie?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2008 and the São Paulo International Film Festival in 2009.

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