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Study Guide: Our Souls at Night: A Comprehensive Film Study

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Our Souls at Night: A Comprehensive Film Study Study Guide

Film Identification and Production

The film *Our Souls at Night* is accurately classified as a science fiction drama.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film *Our Souls at Night* is primarily categorized as an American romantic drama, not a science fiction drama.

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The screenplay for *Our Souls at Night* was authored by Kent Haruf, the writer of the original novel.

Answer: False

Explanation: The screenplay was adapted by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, not by the novel's author, Kent Haruf.

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The world premiere of *Our Souls at Night* occurred at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film's world premiere was held at the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2017, not at Cannes.

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The film *Our Souls at Night* received an exclusive theatrical release on September 29, 2017.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film was released globally on the Netflix streaming platform on September 29, 2017, rather than receiving an exclusive theatrical distribution.

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The film *Our Souls at Night* has a running time approximating 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Answer: False

Explanation: The actual running time of *Our Souls at Night* is approximately 101 minutes (1 hour and 41 minutes), not 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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The production entities involved in *Our Souls at Night* encompassed Netflix and Wildwood Enterprises, Inc.

Answer: True

Explanation: The film was produced by Netflix and Wildwood Enterprises, Inc., with Netflix also serving as the distributor.

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The musical score for *Our Souls at Night* was composed by Stephen Goldblatt.

Answer: False

Explanation: The musical score was composed by Elliot Goldenthal. Stephen Goldblatt served as the cinematographer for the film.

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Principal photography for the film *Our Souls at Night* commenced in September 2016.

Answer: True

Explanation: Filming for *Our Souls at Night* began on September 12, 2016.

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The novel *Our Souls at Night* was authored by the film's director, Ritesh Batra.

Answer: False

Explanation: The novel *Our Souls at Night* was written by Kent Haruf. Ritesh Batra is the director of the film adaptation.

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Identify the director of the 2017 American romantic drama film *Our Souls at Night*.

Answer: Ritesh Batra

Explanation: Ritesh Batra directed the 2017 film *Our Souls at Night*.

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Ascertain the primary genre classification for the film *Our Souls at Night*.

Answer: American romantic drama

Explanation: *Our Souls at Night* is primarily classified as an American romantic drama.

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Identify the literary work that served as the foundation for the screenplay of *Our Souls at Night*.

Answer: The novel of the same name by Kent Haruf

Explanation: The screenplay for *Our Souls at Night* is based on the novel of the same name authored by Kent Haruf.

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At which prestigious film festival did *Our Souls at Night* have its world premiere?

Answer: Venice Film Festival

Explanation: *Our Souls at Night* premiered globally at the Venice Film Festival.

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Specify the primary platform through which *Our Souls at Night* was made available to the public.

Answer: Netflix

Explanation: *Our Souls at Night* was released on the Netflix streaming platform.

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Determine the precise running time of the film *Our Souls at Night*.

Answer: 101 minutes

Explanation: The film *Our Souls at Night* has a running time of 101 minutes.

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Identify the composer responsible for the musical score of *Our Souls at Night*.

Answer: Elliot Goldenthal

Explanation: Elliot Goldenthal composed the music for *Our Souls at Night*.

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In which U.S. state is the fictional locale of Holt, the setting for *Our Souls at Night*, situated?

Answer: Colorado

Explanation: The fictional city of Holt, serving as the setting for *Our Souls at Night*, is located in Colorado.

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On what date did Netflix engage Ritesh Batra to direct the film adaptation of *Our Souls at Night*?

Answer: July 7, 2016

Explanation: Netflix hired Ritesh Batra to direct the film adaptation on July 7, 2016.

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In which U.S. state is the fictional locale of Holt, the setting for *Our Souls at Night*, situated?

Answer: Colorado

Explanation: The fictional city of Holt, serving as the setting for *Our Souls at Night*, is located in Colorado.

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On what date did Netflix engage Ritesh Batra to direct the film adaptation of *Our Souls at Night*?

Answer: July 7, 2016

Explanation: Netflix hired Ritesh Batra to direct the film adaptation on July 7, 2016.

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Cast and Character Portrayals

Jane Fonda is cast in the role of Louis Waters, a widower.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jane Fonda portrays Addie Moore. Robert Redford plays the role of the widower Louis Waters.

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Matthias Schoenaerts assumes the role of Gene, Addie's son.

Answer: True

Explanation: Matthias Schoenaerts portrays Gene, Addie Moore's son and Jamie's father.

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Judy Greer is cast as Ruth Joyce, an acquaintance of Addie.

Answer: False

Explanation: Judy Greer plays Holly Waters, Louis's daughter. Phyllis Somerville portrays Ruth Joyce.

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Identify the two principal stars featured in the film *Our Souls at Night*.

Answer: Robert Redford and Jane Fonda

Explanation: The film prominently features Robert Redford and Jane Fonda as its two main stars.

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Identify the actor who portrays the character Louis Waters in *Our Souls at Night*.

Answer: Robert Redford

Explanation: Robert Redford portrays the character Louis Waters in *Our Souls at Night*.

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Identify the actor who portrays the character Louis Waters in *Our Souls at Night*.

Answer: Robert Redford

Explanation: Robert Redford portrays the character Louis Waters in *Our Souls at Night*.

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Narrative and Thematic Elements

Addie Moore's initial proposition to Louis Waters involves their immediate marriage.

Answer: False

Explanation: Addie's initial suggestion was for them to spend the night together to combat loneliness, not to marry.

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Louis Waters unequivocally accepts Addie Moore's initial suggestion without any reservation.

Answer: False

Explanation: Louis Waters initially exhibits some hesitation regarding Addie's unconventional suggestion before ultimately agreeing.

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Addie's grandson, Jamie, resides with her due to his parents embarking on an extended vacation.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jamie comes to stay with Addie because his father, Gene, is experiencing marital difficulties and drops him off for the summer.

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Addie's son, Gene, expresses immediate approval of her developing relationship with Louis Waters.

Answer: False

Explanation: Gene strongly disapproves of Addie's relationship with Louis, primarily due to Louis's past infidelity during his own marriage.

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Addie Moore opts to relocate and live with her son Gene subsequent to his apology for past transgressions.

Answer: False

Explanation: Addie decides to move in with Gene and Jamie after Gene confesses his long-held belief that Addie blamed him for his sister's death, not after an apology for general past behavior.

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Following Addie's relocation to live with Gene, her relationship with Louis ceases to exist permanently.

Answer: False

Explanation: While their close daily contact diminishes, Addie and Louis maintain a connection, and they spend one final night together before Addie moves. Their relationship does not end permanently.

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Articulate Addie Moore's initial, unconventional proposal to her neighbor, Louis Waters.

Answer: That they spend the night together to combat loneliness.

Explanation: Addie Moore's initial suggestion to Louis Waters was that they spend the night together, non-sexually, as a means to alleviate their shared loneliness.

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Explain the circumstances necessitating Addie's grandson, Jamie, residing with her.

Answer: His father, Gene, is experiencing marital problems.

Explanation: Jamie comes to stay with Addie because his father, Gene, is undergoing marital difficulties and brings Jamie to stay for the summer.

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Identify the primary source of contention between Addie and her son, Gene.

Answer: Gene disapproves of Addie's relationship with Louis because Louis had a past affair.

Explanation: The conflict arises because Gene disapproves of Addie's relationship with Louis, stemming from Louis's past infidelity during his own marriage.

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What specific incident precipitates Addie's hospitalization?

Answer: A fall

Explanation: Addie is hospitalized following a fall.

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What significant confession does Gene impart to Addie and Louis?

Answer: He confesses he always believed Addie blamed him for his sister's death.

Explanation: Gene confesses that he has harbored the belief that Addie blamed him for the death of his sister.

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Following Gene's confession, what decision does Addie reach regarding her future living arrangements?

Answer: She decides to move in with Gene and Jamie.

Explanation: After Gene's confession, Addie decides to move in with Gene and Jamie, prioritizing family.

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Describe the method by which Addie and Louis sustain their connection subsequent to Addie's relocation to live with Gene.

Answer: Addie calls Louis using a cell phone he sent her.

Explanation: Louis sends Addie a cell phone, which she uses to call him, allowing them to maintain their connection by talking like old friends.

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Articulate Addie Moore's initial, unconventional proposal to her neighbor, Louis Waters.

Answer: That they spend the night together to combat loneliness.

Explanation: Addie Moore's initial suggestion to Louis Waters was that they spend the night together, non-sexually, as a means to alleviate their shared loneliness.

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Explain the circumstances necessitating Addie's grandson, Jamie, residing with her.

Answer: His father, Gene, is experiencing marital problems.

Explanation: Jamie comes to stay with Addie because his father, Gene, is undergoing marital difficulties and brings Jamie to stay for the summer.

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Identify the primary source of contention between Addie and her son, Gene.

Answer: Gene disapproves of Addie's relationship with Louis because Louis had a past affair.

Explanation: The conflict arises because Gene disapproves of Addie's relationship with Louis, stemming from Louis's past infidelity during his own marriage.

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What specific incident precipitates Addie's hospitalization?

Answer: A fall

Explanation: Addie is hospitalized following a fall.

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What significant confession does Gene impart to Addie and Louis?

Answer: He confesses he always believed Addie blamed him for his sister's death.

Explanation: Gene confesses that he has harbored the belief that Addie blamed him for the death of his sister.

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Following Gene's confession, what decision does Addie reach regarding her future living arrangements?

Answer: She decides to move in with Gene and Jamie.

Explanation: After Gene's confession, Addie decides to move in with Gene and Jamie, prioritizing family.

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Describe the method by which Addie and Louis sustain their connection subsequent to Addie's relocation to live with Gene.

Answer: Addie calls Louis using a cell phone he sent her.

Explanation: Louis sends Addie a cell phone, which she uses to call him, allowing them to maintain their connection by talking like old friends.

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Critical Reception and Audience Response

Critical reviews for *Our Souls at Night* lauded the direction and performances, with particular emphasis placed on the palpable chemistry between the lead actors.

Answer: True

Explanation: Indeed, critical assessments frequently commended the directorial choices and the performances, especially the chemistry exhibited by Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.

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Rotten Tomatoes indicates that *Our Souls at Night* possesses a critical approval rating below 70%.

Answer: False

Explanation: Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 89% for *Our Souls at Night*, significantly above 70%.

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Summarize the critical consensus for *Our Souls at Night* as presented by Rotten Tomatoes.

Answer: A simple yet sturdy canvas for veteran leads, honoring its source material.

Explanation: Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus posits that *Our Souls at Night* honors its source material's quiet strength by providing a straightforward yet robust platform for two accomplished veteran actors to convey its narrative.

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What is the weighted average score assigned by Metacritic to *Our Souls at Night*, and what does this score signify regarding critical reception?

Answer: 69/100, indicating generally favorable reviews.

Explanation: Metacritic assigned *Our Souls at Night* a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, based on 15 critical reviews, indicating that the film garnered generally favorable reviews.

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Summarize the critical consensus for *Our Souls at Night* as presented by Rotten Tomatoes.

Answer: A simple yet sturdy canvas for veteran leads, honoring its source material.

Explanation: Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus posits that *Our Souls at Night* honors its source material's quiet strength by providing a straightforward yet robust platform for two accomplished veteran actors to convey its narrative.

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What is the weighted average score assigned by Metacritic to *Our Souls at Night*, and what does this score signify regarding critical reception?

Answer: 69/100, indicating generally favorable reviews.

Explanation: Metacritic assigned *Our Souls at Night* a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, based on 15 critical reviews, indicating that the film garnered generally favorable reviews.

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Contextual Background and Legacy

The principal stars of *Our Souls at Night*, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, had a prior collaborative acting history, including the 1967 film *Barefoot in the Park*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Indeed, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda had a significant history of collaboration prior to *Our Souls at Night*, notably in films such as *Barefoot in the Park* (1967).

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The collaboration between Robert Redford and Jane Fonda in *Our Souls at Night* marked their inaugural professional partnership.

Answer: False

Explanation: This was not their first collaboration; they had previously starred together in several films, including *The Chase*, *Barefoot in the Park*, and *The Electric Horseman*.

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The film title *Our Souls at Night* generated commentary in the United Kingdom owing to its phonetic resemblance to a vulgar colloquialism.

Answer: True

Explanation: The title's pronunciation in the UK was noted to sound similar to a British slang term, leading to discussions about potential titling issues.

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Netflix elected to alter the film's title to *Evening Souls* for its release in the United Kingdom.

Answer: False

Explanation: Netflix maintained the original title, *Our Souls at Night*, for its UK release, despite the phonetic considerations.

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Robert Redford held an uncredited role in Jane Fonda's debut film.

Answer: True

Explanation: Robert Redford appeared uncredited as a basketball player in Jane Fonda's first film, *Tall Story* (1960).

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Identify the film from the following options that does NOT represent a prior co-starring collaboration between Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.

Answer: Our Souls at Night

Explanation: *Our Souls at Night* is the film in question, as it is the most recent collaboration, not one from their earlier shared filmography.

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