Question 1

What is the central relationship in 'Stuart: A Life Backwards'?

Accepted Answer

The story focuses on the remarkable friendship between a reclusive writer and illustrator and a chaotic homeless man, formed during a campaign to free charity workers from prison.

Question 2

How did Tom Hardy physically prepare for his role as Stuart Shorter?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hardy lost weight to give his character the thin look of the real-life drug addict and suicidal figure Stuart Shorter, reflecting his method acting approach.

Question 3

Which real-life location was used for Post Office scenes set in 1979 and 1993?

Accepted Answer

The Post Office scenes were filmed at the former Post Office in Fen Ditton, near Cambridge, which was an empty shop at the time.

Question 4

What connects Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumberbatch's roles in the Star Trek franchise?

Accepted Answer

Both actors have played villains in Star Trek films: Hardy as Praetor Shinzon in 'Star Trek: Nemesis' (2002) and Cumberbatch as Khan Noonien Singh in 'Star Trek Into Darkness' (2013).

Question 5

Which award did 'Stuart: A Life Backwards' receive in 2008?

Accepted Answer

The film won a BAFTA Award in 2008.

Question 6

What remarkable relationship forms the core of Stuart: A Life Backwards?

Accepted Answer

The story centers on the remarkable friendship between a reclusive writer and illustrator and a chaotic homeless man he meets during a campaign to free charity workers from prison.

Question 7

Which BAFTA recognition did Stuart: A Life Backwards receive?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards in 2008.

Question 8

How did Tom Hardy physically prepare for his role as Stuart Shorter?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hardy lost weight to give his character the thin look of the real-life drug addict and suicidal figure Stuart Shorter.

Question 9

What notable Cambridge location appears in both 1979 and 1993 scenes?

Accepted Answer

The former Post Office at Fen Ditton, near Cambridge (currently an empty shop) appears in scenes set in 1979 and 1993.

Question 10

Which two future blockbuster stars made their first film appearance together in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumberbatch first appeared together in this film, later reuniting in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011).

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