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Study Guide: The Weekend Away: Film Analysis and Details

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The Weekend Away: Film Analysis and Details Study Guide

Film Production and Creative Team

The 2022 American thriller film 'The Weekend Away' was directed by Sarah Alderson.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film 'The Weekend Away' was directed by Kim Farrant, not Sarah Alderson. Sarah Alderson is credited as the screenwriter.

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'The Weekend Away' is based on a novel of the same name written by Sarah Alderson.

Answer: True

Explanation: The film 'The Weekend Away' is an adaptation of the 2020 novel of the same title, authored by Sarah Alderson.

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The producers credited for 'The Weekend Away' include Erica Steinberg, Charlie Morrison, and Ben Pugh.

Answer: True

Explanation: Erica Steinberg, Charlie Morrison, and Ben Pugh are indeed credited as producers for the film 'The Weekend Away'.

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Daniel Wohl composed the original score for 'The Weekend Away'.

Answer: True

Explanation: Daniel Wohl is credited with composing the original musical score for 'The Weekend Away'.

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The filming for 'The Weekend Away' took place in Split, Croatia.

Answer: True

Explanation: Principal photography for 'The Weekend Away' was conducted in Split, Croatia.

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The production company 42 is associated with 'The Weekend Away'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The production company 42 is indeed associated with the film 'The Weekend Away'.

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The film features a scene near the statue of Croatian poet Marko Marulić.

Answer: True

Explanation: A scene in the film is set near the statue of Marko Marulić, a significant Croatian poet, located in Split.

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Who directed the 2022 thriller film 'The Weekend Away'?

Answer: Kim Farrant

Explanation: The directorial credit for the 2022 thriller film 'The Weekend Away' belongs to Kim Farrant.

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What is the primary genre of the film 'The Weekend Away'?

Answer: American Thriller

Explanation: 'The Weekend Away' is classified as an American thriller, a genre characterized by suspense, excitement, and surprise.

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The screenplay for 'The Weekend Away' was written by whom?

Answer: Sarah Alderson

Explanation: The screenplay for 'The Weekend Away' was written by Sarah Alderson, who also authored the novel upon which the film is based.

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Where did the filming for 'The Weekend Away' primarily take place?

Answer: Split, Croatia

Explanation: The principal filming location for 'The Weekend Away' was Split, Croatia.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a producer of 'The Weekend Away'?

Answer: Kim Farrant

Explanation: Kim Farrant is the director of 'The Weekend Away'; Erica Steinberg, Charlie Morrison, and Ben Pugh are listed as producers.

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What specific landmark in Split is mentioned as being featured in the film?

Answer: The statue of Marko Marulić

Explanation: The film features a scene near the statue of Marko Marulić, a prominent Croatian poet, located in Split.

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Narrative and Plot Development

The plot of 'The Weekend Away' centers around Beth investigating the disappearance of her best friend, Kate, during a trip to Croatia.

Answer: True

Explanation: The central premise of 'The Weekend Away' involves Beth's investigation into the disappearance of her best friend, Kate, during a holiday in Croatia.

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Beth confides in her husband Rob about marital issues before her trip.

Answer: False

Explanation: Beth confides in her best friend Kate about marital issues, not with her husband Rob, prior to their trip.

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Beth wakes up with clear memories of the entire previous night after Kate goes missing.

Answer: False

Explanation: Upon waking after Kate's disappearance, Beth experiences foggy and incomplete memories of the previous night's events.

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The police and Beth's husband Rob are immediately concerned and actively involved in searching for Kate.

Answer: False

Explanation: Initially, both the police and Beth's husband Rob exhibit indifference towards Kate's disappearance and are not actively involved in the search.

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Zain, a local taxi driver, refuses to help Beth investigate Kate's disappearance.

Answer: False

Explanation: Zain, the taxi driver, agrees to assist Beth in her investigation into Kate's disappearance.

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Beth discovers that the men from the club were hired escorts who drugged and robbed Kate.

Answer: True

Explanation: Beth uncovers that the men encountered at the club were hired escorts who subsequently drugged and robbed Kate.

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Beth retrieves Kate's belongings after confronting the escorts directly and forcefully.

Answer: False

Explanation: Beth recovers Kate's belongings not through direct confrontation, but after Zain threatens one of the escorts.

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Upon arriving in Croatia, Beth's husband Rob immediately suspects the Airbnb host, Sebastian.

Answer: False

Explanation: Upon his arrival in Croatia, Rob's immediate suspicion is directed towards Zain, the taxi driver, rather than the Airbnb host, Sebastian.

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Kate's body is discovered shortly after Rob arrives in Croatia.

Answer: True

Explanation: Kate's body is discovered shortly after Rob's arrival in Croatia, intensifying the investigation.

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Beth finds evidence on Kate's phone confirming Kate's affair with Zain, the taxi driver.

Answer: False

Explanation: Examination of Kate's phone reveals evidence of an affair between Kate and Beth's husband, Rob, not with Zain the taxi driver.

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Beth becomes a suspect because she and Kate had alcohol in their systems.

Answer: False

Explanation: Beth becomes a suspect not solely due to alcohol consumption, but because police accuse her of hiring Zain for murder, compounded by the presence of drugs in both her and Kate's systems.

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Beth discovers that the policeman Pavić was involved because Kate's body was found near his house.

Answer: False

Explanation: Beth discovers Pavić's potential involvement when she realizes the car Kate returned in belongs to him, not because the body was found near his house.

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The taxi driver confirms he dropped Kate off at her hotel after leaving the club.

Answer: False

Explanation: The taxi driver confirms he dropped Kate off at the police station, not her hotel, after she instructed him to follow the men from the club.

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Beth and Zain are arrested after interviewing the taxi driver.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the interview with the taxi driver, Beth is identified as a suspect, leading to her and Zain's arrest.

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Zain turns himself in, allowing Beth to escape from the police.

Answer: True

Explanation: Zain surrenders himself to the authorities, creating an opportunity for Beth to escape police custody.

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Following Pavić's death, the police conclude that Rob murdered Kate.

Answer: False

Explanation: Following Pavić's death, the police conclude that Pavić himself murdered Kate, leading to Beth's exoneration, not that Rob was the killer.

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Upon returning to London, Beth agrees to reconcile with her husband Rob.

Answer: False

Explanation: Upon their return to London, Beth rejects Rob's attempt at reconciliation, indicating the end of their relationship.

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Beth realizes Rob's guilt when she finds beads from Kate's necklace in his coat pocket.

Answer: True

Explanation: Beth confirms Rob's guilt upon discovering beads from Kate's necklace within his coat pocket.

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Rob confesses to killing Kate by admitting he pushed her during an argument about their affair.

Answer: True

Explanation: Rob confesses to Kate's death, admitting he pushed her during a confrontation concerning their extramarital affair.

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Beth's husband Rob confessed because he accidentally killed Kate during a robbery.

Answer: False

Explanation: Rob confessed that he pushed Kate during an argument about their affair, not that he accidentally killed her during a robbery.

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What happens to Beth's best friend, Kate, during the trip?

Answer: Kate goes missing after a night out.

Explanation: During the trip, Kate disappears after a night out at a club.

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What critical detail does Beth uncover about the men she and Kate met at the club?

Answer: They were hired escorts who were also con men.

Explanation: Beth discovers that the men from the club were hired escorts who also operated as con men, involved in drugging and robbing women.

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How does Beth initially react to the police's indifference towards Kate's disappearance?

Answer: She seeks help from the taxi driver, Zain.

Explanation: Faced with the police's indifference, Beth seeks assistance from Zain, the taxi driver, to investigate Kate's disappearance.

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What shocking revelation does Beth make after examining Kate's phone?

Answer: Kate and Rob were having an extramarital affair.

Explanation: Upon examining Kate's phone, Beth discovers text messages revealing that Kate and her husband Rob were engaged in an extramarital affair.

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Why does Beth become a suspect in Kate's death?

Answer: She and Kate had drugs in their systems, and police accuse her of hiring Zain.

Explanation: Beth becomes a suspect due to the presence of drugs in her and Kate's systems, coupled with police accusations that she hired Zain to commit murder.

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What is the ultimate fate of the policeman Pavić?

Answer: He falls off a building during a struggle with Beth.

Explanation: Policeman Pavić dies after falling from a building during a physical altercation with Beth.

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What leads the police to declare Beth innocent?

Answer: Pavić's death suggests he was the killer.

Explanation: The death of Pavić leads the police to conclude he was responsible for Kate's murder, thereby declaring Beth innocent.

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What object does Beth find that confirms Rob's guilt?

Answer: Beads from Kate's necklace found in Rob's coat pocket.

Explanation: Beth finds beads from Kate's necklace in Rob's coat pocket, a crucial piece of evidence confirming his culpability.

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What did Beth find in Rob's coat pocket that solidified her suspicion?

Answer: Beads from the necklace Beth gave Kate.

Explanation: Beth discovered beads from the necklace she had gifted Kate in Rob's coat pocket, confirming his involvement.

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Characters and Performances

Leighton Meester plays the role of Kate, Beth's best friend, in 'The Weekend Away'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Leighton Meester portrays the protagonist, Beth. The role of Kate, Beth's best friend, is played by Christina Wolfe.

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Ziad Bakri plays the role of Rob, Beth's husband, in the film.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ziad Bakri portrays Zain, the taxi driver who assists Beth. The role of Rob, Beth's husband, is played by Luke Norris.

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Beth's husband Rob is played by the actor Ziad Bakri.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ziad Bakri plays Zain, the taxi driver. Rob, Beth's husband, is portrayed by actor Luke Norris.

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Who plays the role of Kate, Beth's best friend?

Answer: Christina Wolfe

Explanation: Christina Wolfe portrays Kate, Beth's best friend, in the film 'The Weekend Away'.

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Who plays the taxi driver, Zain, who assists Beth?

Answer: Ziad Bakri

Explanation: Ziad Bakri portrays Zain, the taxi driver who provides assistance to Beth during her investigation.

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Who plays the role of Sebastian, the Airbnb host?

Answer: Adrian Pezdirc

Explanation: Adrian Pezdirc portrays Sebastian, the Airbnb host in 'The Weekend Away'.

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Critical Reception and Audience Engagement

The film 'The Weekend Away' was released on Netflix in early 2023.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film 'The Weekend Away' was released on Netflix on March 3, 2022, not in early 2023.

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Rotten Tomatoes reported that 75% of critics gave positive reviews for 'The Weekend Away'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Rotten Tomatoes indicated that 39% of critics provided positive reviews for 'The Weekend Away', not 75%.

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Dennis Harvey of Variety praised 'The Weekend Away' for its realistic plot and character development.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dennis Harvey of Variety described the film as a 'slick, pacey diversion' but noted its increasing credibility gaps, rather than praising its realism or character development.

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Croatian reviews for 'The Weekend Away' were generally positive, highlighting its talent.

Answer: False

Explanation: Croatian reviews for 'The Weekend Away' were largely negative, with one critic describing it as 'hopelessly stripped of talent'.

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The film 'The Weekend Away' was watched for nearly 80 million hours on Netflix between late February and late March 2022.

Answer: True

Explanation: Netflix data indicates that 'The Weekend Away' accumulated approximately 79.95 million viewing hours between February 27 and March 20, 2022.

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The film's critical reception was overwhelmingly positive, particularly in Croatia.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film's critical reception was mixed to negative, and specifically in Croatia, it received poor reviews.

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Which of the following was a criticism mentioned in the Croatian reviews?

Answer: The acting was subpar and the film was 'hopelessly stripped of talent'.

Explanation: A criticism noted in Croatian reviews, specifically from Jutarnji list, described the film as 'hopelessly stripped of talent'.

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According to Netflix's data, how many hours was 'The Weekend Away' watched between Feb 27 and Mar 20, 2022?

Answer: 79.95 million hours

Explanation: Netflix reported that 'The Weekend Away' garnered 79.95 million viewing hours during the period of February 27 to March 20, 2022.

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