Question 1

What financial challenge forced the production of 'Shallow Grave' to auction off props?

Accepted Answer

Due to tight budgetary constraints, the production had to auction off various props to raise money for essential film stock to complete the picture.

Question 2

Why did Danny Boyle know 'Shallow Grave' was a hit at its Cannes debut?

Accepted Answer

At the Cannes Film Festival debut, organizers had to set up three extra screenings just to meet audience demand, signaling its success.

Question 3

What is the central conflict in 'Shallow Grave' that tests the main characters' friendship?

Accepted Answer

When David, Juliet, and Alex find their new roommate dead with a large sum of money, they hide the body and keep the cash, which gradually corrodes their friendship.

Question 4

Which festivals has 'Shallow Grave' been featured in, including its original 1994 screenings?

Accepted Answer

It debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994 and was also shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival that year.

Question 5

How does Danny Boyle's father rate his films compared to 'Shallow Grave'?

Accepted Answer

Danny Boyle's father considers 'Shallow Grave' his favorite, and after each new Boyle film, he says it was good but not as good as 'Shallow Grave'.

Question 6

What financial challenge forced the production to auction off props during filming?

Accepted Answer

Due to tight budgetary constraints, the crew had to auction props to raise money for essential film stock to complete the picture.

Question 7

How did Danny Boyle know 'Shallow Grave' was a hit at its Cannes debut?

Accepted Answer

At the Cannes Film Festival, organizers set up three extra screenings to meet demand, signaling its success to Boyle.

Question 8

What did Danny Boyle's father think of his later films compared to 'Shallow Grave'?

Accepted Answer

Boyle's father always said his new films were 'good, but not as good as 'Shallow Grave',' even after award-winning releases like 'Slumdog Millionaire.'

Question 9

Which festivals featured 'Shallow Grave' in 1994?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Cannes Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 1994.

Question 10

What happens when three roommates find their new roommate dead with a large sum of money?

Accepted Answer

David, Juliet, and Alex hide the body and keep the cash, but the fortune gradually corrodes their friendship.

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