Question 1

What controversial behind-the-scenes admission did the director make about the infamous butter scene?

Accepted Answer

Director Bernardo Bertolucci confirmed that the use of butter in the rape scene was improvised by him and Marlon Brando without telling Maria Schneider, saying he wanted her reaction as a girl, not as an actress.

Question 2

Which major film festivals has Last Tango in Paris been featured at?

Accepted Answer

The film has been featured at the New York Film Festival (1972), Cannes Film Festival (1998), San Sebastián International Film Festival (2000), and Tribeca Film Festival (2021), among others.

Question 3

What did Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider both say about their experience making this film?

Accepted Answer

Both Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider admitted they felt raped by this film and refused to speak with director Bernardo Bertolucci ever again.

Question 4

In which countries was Last Tango in Paris banned for decades?

Accepted Answer

The film was banned in Chile for nearly thirty years and in its country of origin, Italy, until 1987.

Question 5

What was the unusual explanation director Bernardo Bertolucci tried to give Marlon Brando about their characters?

Accepted Answer

Bertolucci suggested that Brando's character was his 'manhood' and Maria Schneider's character was his 'dream girl,' but Brando later said he had no idea what Bertolucci was talking about.

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