Question 1

Why was 'Motherless Brooklyn' set in 1957 instead of the novel's 1999?

Accepted Answer

Edward Norton adapted the screenplay to 1957 because he felt the characters and dialogue better suited a noir film and he wanted to make a period piece. [18]

Question 2

Which festivals was 'Motherless Brooklyn' an official selection at in 2019?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for the Chicago International Film Festival, Mar del Plata International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival. [7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]

Question 3

How did Edward Norton prepare for his role as Lionel Essrog in 'Motherless Brooklyn'?

Accepted Answer

He met and consulted many members of the Tourette's Association of America, and the film received approval from the organization. [15]

Question 4

What personal connection did Edward Norton have to the film's themes about urban planning?

Accepted Answer

Norton's grandfather James Rouse was a progressive urban planner who opposed Moses Randolph's ideas, calling him 'the most dangerous man in America.' [16]

Question 5

Who plays the private detective Lionel Essrog in 'Motherless Brooklyn'?

Accepted Answer

Edward Norton portrays Lionel Essrog, a private detective with Tourette syndrome. [0, 21]

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