Question 1

What was the origin of the film's title 'Luna'?

Accepted Answer

The title was derived from director Bernardo Bertolucci's early memory of seeing his mother's face blend with the moon.

Question 2

How was the Bertolucci family involved in making this movie?

Accepted Answer

Bernardo Bertolucci directed and co-wrote it, his brother Giuseppe co-wrote it, his brother Giovanni produced it, his sister-in-law Lilletta worked as a publicist, and his wife Clare Peploe co-wrote it.

Question 3

What controversial scene did Bernardo Bertolucci consider filming but ultimately drop?

Accepted Answer

He contemplated filming an explicit love scene between the mother and son characters played by Jill Clayburgh and Matthew Barry, but this was dropped.

Question 4

How did Jill Clayburgh portray her opera singer character's performances?

Accepted Answer

Jill Clayburgh never actually sang in the film; all her opera performances were mimed.

Question 5

Which real-life opera director inspired a character in the film?

Accepted Answer

Bernardo Bertolucci reportedly admitted that Carlo Verdone's character is an imitation of Franco Zeffirelli, an appreciated opera director.

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