Question 1

Why has the main house from 'Waiting for the Hearse' become a pilgrimage site for fans?

Accepted Answer

The main house (Elvira and Sergio's) in Buenos Aires' Versalles neighborhood was marked as a cultural landmark, repaired, and is still inhabited by the same family from filming, attracting thousands of fans for photos and tours.

Question 2

What surprising detail appears in the funeral scene involving flowers and Argentina's president?

Accepted Answer

At the funeral, Elvira receives flowers with a band reading 'From Dora and Alfonsina' and removes the final 'A' from Alfonsina to make it appear sent by 'Dora and Alfonsin', referencing President Raul Alfonsin.

Question 3

How did an unscripted line about a parrot become part of Argentine everyday talk?

Accepted Answer

Famous tag lines like Elvira shouting 'the parrot shit on me' were unscripted jokes by actors that director Alejandro Doria found so funny he kept them in the final film.

Question 4

What was the initial reception of 'Waiting for the Hearse' versus its later TV success?

Accepted Answer

The film wasn't well-received initially, but when aired on TV years later in a weekly Argentine cinema show, ratings were so high it was re-aired the next week by audience request.

Question 5

What family dilemma drives the plot of 'Waiting for the Hearse'?

Accepted Answer

Mama Cora's family meets for an anniversary meal, sparking the problem of which of her three sons and daughter will take care of her, as she lives with one son who has serious financial problems.

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