Question 1

What famous Carl Sagan quote appears throughout the movie?

Accepted Answer

The remark made by different characters is that if humans were the only life in the universe, it would 'be a terrible waste of space' — a famous quote by author Carl Sagan.

Question 2

What happened to Carl Sagan during production of Contact?

Accepted Answer

Author and producer Carl Sagan died during production. He was reportedly taking great care to ensure that science was accurately depicted in the movie.

Question 3

What is the name of the blind astrophysicist character, and what real-life scientist inspired him?

Accepted Answer

William Fichtner's character is named Kent Clark, a play on Clark Kent. The character is based on real-life blind SETI scientist Kent Cullers.

Question 4

What concept does Dr. Arroway hypothesize the alien message could be?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Arroway hypothesizes the message could be an 'Encyclopaedia Galactica' — a concept envisioned by Carl Sagan meant to be a database for all worlds in the Milky Way Galaxy.

Question 5

Which major award ceremonies recognized Contact in 1998?

Accepted Answer

Contact was recognized at the Golden Globes (USA) in 1998 and the Academy Awards in 1998.

Question 6

What famous Carl Sagan quote is referenced throughout the movie?

Accepted Answer

The remark that if humans were the only life in the universe, it would 'be a terrible waste of space' is a famous quote by author Carl Sagan, referencing a statement by Thomas Carlyle.

Question 7

What happened to Carl Sagan during production of Contact?

Accepted Answer

Author and producer Carl Sagan died during production. He was reportedly taking great care to ensure that science was accurately depicted in the movie.

Question 8

What is the name of the blind astrophysicist character, and what real-life scientist inspired him?

Accepted Answer

William Fichtner's character is named Kent Clark, a play on Clark Kent. The character is based on real-life blind SETI scientist Kent Cullers.

Question 9

What major awards was Contact nominated for?

Accepted Answer

Contact was nominated for awards at the Golden Globes in 1998 and the Academy Awards in 1998.

Question 10

What concept does Dr. Arroway hypothesize the alien message could be?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Arroway hypothesizes the message could be an 'Encyclopaedia Galactica,' a concept envisioned by Carl Sagan as a database for all worlds in the Milky Way Galaxy.

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