Question 1

What unusual drinking method was adopted during filming that affected an actor's memory?

Accepted Answer

Ouzo replaced absinthe on the first day, and method drinking was adopted for the rest of filming, leading David Thewlis to admit he can't really remember making the film.

Question 2

How did the VHS release of Total Eclipse misleadingly market the film?

Accepted Answer

The VHS cover prominently featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Romane Bohringer to suggest a romantic relationship, though the film is about his affair with her husband.

Question 3

What physical change did David Thewlis make to resemble his historical character?

Accepted Answer

David Thewlis shaved part of his head to look like the real Paul Verlaine.

Question 4

Which major actor was initially attached to play Verlaine but pulled out?

Accepted Answer

John Malkovich was initially attached to play Verlaine but pulled out.

Question 5

At which international film festival was Total Eclipse featured in 1995?

Accepted Answer

Total Eclipse was featured at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 1995.

Question 6

What unusual drinking method was adopted during filming that affected an actor's memory?

Accepted Answer

Ouzo replaced absinthe on the first day, and method drinking was adopted for the rest of filming, leading David Thewlis to admit he can't really remember making the film.

Question 7

Which festival officially selected Total Eclipse in 1995?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 1995.

Question 8

How did the VHS release misleadingly market the film after Titanic's success?

Accepted Answer

The VHS cover featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Romane Bohringer to imply a romantic relationship, though the film is about his affair with her husband.

Question 9

What physical change did David Thewlis make to resemble his real-life character?

Accepted Answer

David Thewlis shaved part of his head to look like the real Paul Verlaine.

Question 10

Who was originally attached to play Verlaine before David Thewlis?

Accepted Answer

John Malkovich was initially attached to play Verlaine but pulled out.

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