Question 1

What was the original title of 'The Other Side of the Bed' and why did the director change the musical approach?

Accepted Answer

The film was initially titled 'C'est magnifique' with mimed musical numbers, but director Emilio Martínez Lázaro thought this was awful and decided actors should sing the songs themselves.

Question 2

Which international film festivals featured 'The Other Side of the Bed'?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at Göteborg Film Festival (2003), International Film Festival Rotterdam (2005), and Toronto International Film Festival (both 2002 and 2005).

Question 3

What costume connection exists between María Esteve's character and her mother?

Accepted Answer

The dress worn by María Esteve in the film was previously worn by her mother Marisol in the 1963 film 'Marisol rumbo a Río'.

Question 4

What complicated love triangle drives the plot of 'The Other Side of the Bed'?

Accepted Answer

When Paula leaves Pedro, she's having an affair with his best friend Javier. Pedro hires a private eye to find her secret lover, while Sonia comforts Pedro and has a one-night stand with him.

Question 5

Who plays the character Javier in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ernesto Alterio portrays the character Javier in 'The Other Side of the Bed'.

Question 6

What was the original title of 'The Other Side of the Bed' and why did the director change the musical approach?

Accepted Answer

It was initially titled 'C'est magnifique' with mimed numbers, but director Emilio Martínez Lázaro decided the actors should sing the songs themselves.

Question 7

Which festivals screened 'The Other Side of the Bed'?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Göteborg Film Festival in 2003, International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2005, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2002 and 2005.

Question 8

What costume connection links María Esteve's character to a 1963 film?

Accepted Answer

The dress worn by María Esteve was previously worn by her mother Marisol in the 1963 film 'Marisol rumbo a Río'.

Question 9

Who plays the character Javier in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ernesto Alterio portrays Javier.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in 'The Other Side of the Bed'?

Accepted Answer

After Paula leaves Pedro, he investigates her affair with his best friend Javier, while Sonia comforts Pedro and has a one-night stand with him, leading Javier to suspect Sonia of cheating.

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