Question 1

What personal car did Miranda July use for Christine's character in the film?

Accepted Answer

Christine drives a 1985 Honda Accord that was Miranda July's own car, passed down from her grandmother.

Question 2

Which major international film festivals screened 'Me and You and Everyone We Know'?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at Cannes Film Festival (2005), San Sebastián International Film Festival (2005), and Transilvania International Film Festival (2006), among others.

Question 3

What filming technique did Miranda July use to accommodate the child actors?

Accepted Answer

Miranda July shot with 50-minute tapes to allow for longer takes and not break the flow of the child actors during filming.

Question 4

What Portland locations are referenced in the film through character dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Characters refer to 'Laurelhurst' (misspelled as 'Laurelhearst') and 'Burnside,' both notable areas in Portland, Oregon, where Miranda July used to live.

Question 5

What is the central awkward relationship in 'Me and You and Everyone We Know'?

Accepted Answer

Single dad Richard meets Christine, a starving artist who moonlights as a cabbie, and they awkwardly attempt to start a romance while Richard deals with emotional damage from his divorce.

Question 6

What personal car did Miranda July use for Christine's character in the film?

Accepted Answer

Christine drives a 1985 Honda Accord that was Miranda July's own car, passed down from her grandmother.

Question 7

Which notable film festivals was 'Me and You and Everyone We Know' selected for?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for the Cannes Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Transilvania International Film Festival, Istanbul International Independent Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and São Paulo International Film Festival.

Question 8

What filming technique did Miranda July use to accommodate child actors?

Accepted Answer

Miranda July shot with 50-minute tapes to allow longer takes and avoid breaking the flow of the child actors' performances.

Question 9

What Portland references appear in the film's dialogue and props?

Accepted Answer

Characters mention "Laurelhurst" (misspelled as "Laurelhearst") and "Burnside," notable Portland areas. Christine also receives a call from "M & F Dept Store," likely referencing Meier & Frank.

Question 10

What is the central awkward relationship in 'Me and You and Everyone We Know'?

Accepted Answer

Single dad Richard Swersey meets starving artist Christine Jesperson, and they awkwardly attempt to start a romance while Richard deals with emotional damage from his divorce.

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