Question 1

What inspired François Truffaut to write the script for The Woman Next Door?

Accepted Answer

Truffaut decided to write the script when he saw Gérard Depardieu and Fanny Ardant sit side-by-side at the Cesar's night.

Question 2

How did François Truffaut discover Fanny Ardant for her role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Truffaut chose Fanny Ardant to star when he saw her in the TV series Les dames de la côte (1979).

Question 3

What classic silent film does Bernard mention during his first meeting with Odile Jouve?

Accepted Answer

Bernard references Tod Browning's The Unknown (1927) during that conversation.

Question 4

Which Hitchcock theme is referenced in Mathilde's line about behaving like a policeman and thief?

Accepted Answer

The line references Alfred Hitchcock, who frequently used variations on this theme in his films.

Question 5

What notable production approach was used for filming The Woman Next Door?

Accepted Answer

The movie was shot entirely on location, with no studio filming whatsoever.

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