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The film 'The 12th Man' is primarily known by its original Norwegian title, 'Den 12. mann'.
Answer: True
The film's original Norwegian title is indeed 'Den 12. mann', and it is widely recognized by this title.
Harald Zwart, a Norwegian filmmaker, directed the 2017 historical drama 'The 12th Man'.
Answer: True
Harald Zwart, an established Norwegian filmmaker, directed the 2017 historical drama 'The 12th Man'.
Veslemøy Ruud Zwart was one of the producers for 'The 12th Man' and was key in securing the film rights.
Answer: True
Veslemøy Ruud Zwart served as a producer for 'The 12th Man' and was instrumental in securing the film rights to the source material.
Nordisk Film Production AS and Zwart Arbeid were the primary production companies for 'The 12th Man'.
Answer: True
Nordisk Film Production AS and Zwart Arbeid were indeed the primary production companies involved in the creation of 'The 12th Man'.
Netflix was the distributor for 'The 12th Man' in its initial release.
Answer: False
IFC Midnight served as the distributor for the film 'The 12th Man', not Netflix.
The film 'The 12th Man' has a running time of 135 minutes and was released on December 25, 2017.
Answer: True
The film 'The 12th Man' has a running time of 135 minutes and its release date was December 25, 2017.
The film 'The 12th Man' originates from Sweden and features dialogue primarily in Swedish.
Answer: False
The film 'The 12th Man' originates from Norway and features dialogue in Norwegian, German, and English, not primarily Swedish.
Principal photography for 'The 12th Man' started in April 2016.
Answer: True
Principal photography for 'The 12th Man' commenced in April 2016.
What is the primary English title of the film directed by Harald Zwart, based on the true story of Jan Baalsrud?
Answer: The 12th Man
The film based on Jan Baalsrud's true story, directed by Harald Zwart, is primarily known by its English title, 'The 12th Man'.
Who is credited as the director of the 2017 Norwegian historical drama 'The 12th Man'?
Answer: Harald Zwart
Harald Zwart, a Norwegian filmmaker, is credited as the director of the 2017 historical drama 'The 12th Man'.
Identify one of the producers of 'The 12th Man' who was instrumental in securing the film rights.
Answer: Veslemøy Ruud Zwart
Veslemøy Ruud Zwart was a producer for 'The 12th Man' and played a key role in securing the film rights, initiating the project as early as March 2004.
What was the original release date of 'The 12th Man'?
Answer: December 25, 2017
The film 'The 12th Man' was originally released on December 25, 2017.
What is the running time of the film 'The 12th Man'?
Answer: 135 minutes
The film 'The 12th Man' has a running time of 135 minutes.
In which languages does the film 'The 12th Man' feature dialogue?
Answer: Norwegian, German, and English
Reflecting its international context and historical setting, 'The 12th Man' features dialogue in Norwegian, German, and English.
Which production company was involved in creating 'The 12th Man'?
Answer: Nordisk Film Production AS
Nordisk Film Production AS was one of the primary production companies involved in the creation of 'The 12th Man'.
The film 'The 12th Man' originates from which country?
Answer: Norway
'The 12th Man' is a Norwegian film, originating from Norway.
The film 'The 12th Man' is based on a fictional novel about a World War II escape.
Answer: False
The film 'The 12th Man' is based on the true historical events of Operation Martin and the escape of Jan Baalsrud during World War II, adapted from the book 'Jan Baalsrud and Those Who Saved Him'.
Operation Martin, depicted in the film, involved twelve Norwegian resistance fighters attempting to sabotage German facilities.
Answer: True
Operation Martin, as depicted in the film, involved twelve Norwegian resistance fighters whose objective was to sabotage German military facilities using TNT.
Shortly after arriving in Norway, the resistance fighters in 'The 12th Man' found their local contact waiting for them.
Answer: False
Upon arrival, the resistance fighters discovered that their designated local contact was deceased, which presented an immediate challenge.
The resistance fighters ignited their TNT cargo to destroy their fishing boat after being attacked by a German warship.
Answer: True
After being attacked by a German warship, the resistance fighters ignited their TNT cargo, causing an explosion that destroyed their fishing boat.
Local civilians in Norway actively helped Jan Baalsrud evade the Nazis, risking their own lives.
Answer: True
Local Norwegian civilians played a crucial role in Jan Baalsrud's escape, providing him with assistance and shelter at great personal risk to evade Nazi capture.
Jan Baalsrud's journey to Sweden was straightforward and uneventful.
Answer: False
Jan Baalsrud's journey to Sweden was exceptionally arduous, marked by extreme hardship, perilous conditions, and constant evasion of Nazi forces.
The film 'The 12th Man' portrays the pursuit of Baalsrud primarily from the perspective of the Norwegian police.
Answer: False
The film 'The 12th Man' primarily portrays the pursuit from the perspective of the German Sicherheitsdienst (SD) leadership, focusing on the cat-and-mouse game between Kurt Stage and Jan Baalsrud.
According to German documents, the Nazis believed Jan Baalsrud died in the explosion on the boat and therefore did not actively hunt him.
Answer: True
German documents indicate that the Nazis believed Jan Baalsrud perished in the boat explosion, leading them to cease their active pursuit of him.
The title 'The 12th Man' refers to Jan Baalsrud because he was the twelfth member of the group, and the Nazis mistakenly believed he had died early on.
Answer: True
The title 'The 12th Man' signifies Jan Baalsrud, the twelfth member of the resistance group. The Nazis' mistaken belief that he died in the boat explosion inadvertently aided his subsequent escape.
The film 'The 12th Man' adapts the book 'We Die Alone' by David Howarth.
Answer: False
While David Howarth's book 'We Die Alone' recounts Baalsrud's experiences, 'The 12th Man' specifically adapts the book 'Jan Baalsrud and Those Who Saved Him' by Tore Haug and Astrid Karlsen Scott.
Which book served as the basis for the film 'The 12th Man'?
Answer: Jan Baalsrud and Those Who Saved Him
The film 'The 12th Man' is based on the book 'Jan Baalsrud and Those Who Saved Him' by Tore Haug and Astrid Karlsen Scott.
The central narrative of 'The 12th Man' revolves around which historical event?
Answer: The escape of Jan Baalsrud during WWII
The central narrative of 'The 12th Man' chronicles the harrowing escape of Norwegian resistance fighter Jan Baalsrud during World War II.
What was the initial objective of the twelve Norwegian resistance fighters in Operation Martin?
Answer: To sabotage German military facilities with TNT
The initial objective of the twelve Norwegian resistance fighters in Operation Martin was to sabotage German military facilities using the TNT they carried.
What critical problem did the resistance fighters face immediately upon arriving in Norway?
Answer: Their designated local contact was found deceased.
Immediately upon arriving in Norway, the resistance fighters discovered that their designated local contact had died, creating a significant complication for their mission.
How did Jan Baalsrud manage to survive the initial confrontation and evade capture?
Answer: He swam across the fjord in freezing temperatures.
Jan Baalsrud evaded capture after the initial confrontation by swimming across the fjord in extremely cold, sub-zero temperatures.
What crucial role did local Norwegian civilians play in Baalsrud's escape?
Answer: They provided him with medical aid and shelter.
Local Norwegian civilians risked their lives to provide Jan Baalsrud with essential medical aid, shelter, and assistance, which was critical for his evasion of the Nazis.
How did the Nazis' perception of Jan Baalsrud's fate influence their pursuit?
Answer: They believed he died in the boat explosion and ceased active hunting.
Because the Nazis mistakenly believed Jan Baalsrud had died in the boat explosion, they ceased their active hunt for him, which inadvertently aided his subsequent escape.
Petter Skavlan wrote the screenplay for 'The 12th Man' under the pseudonym Alex Boe.
Answer: True
Petter Skavlan is credited with writing the screenplay for 'The 12th Man', and he also used the pseudonym Alex Boe for his writing contributions.
Thomas Gullestad plays a supporting role in 'The 12th Man', while Jonathan Rhys Meyers takes the lead.
Answer: False
Thomas Gullestad plays the lead role of Jan Baalsrud, while Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays the antagonist, SS officer Kurt Stage, in a significant supporting role.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays the lead role of Jan Baalsrud in the film.
Answer: False
Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays the role of the SS officer Kurt Stage, the antagonist. Thomas Gullestad portrays the lead character, Jan Baalsrud.
Marie Blokhus and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen are among the supporting cast members in 'The 12th Man'.
Answer: True
Marie Blokhus and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen are indeed listed among the supporting cast members in 'The 12th Man'.
Thomas Gullestad gained 15 kilograms to portray the physical hardship of Jan Baalsrud's escape.
Answer: False
Thomas Gullestad lost 15 kilograms to accurately portray the physical toll of Jan Baalsrud's escape, rather than gaining weight.
Who wrote the screenplay for 'The 12th Man'?
Answer: Petter Skavlan
Petter Skavlan is credited with writing the screenplay for 'The 12th Man'.
Who portrays the central character, Jan Baalsrud, in the film?
Answer: Thomas Gullestad
Thomas Gullestad portrays the central character, Jan Baalsrud, in 'The 12th Man'.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a supporting cast member in 'The 12th Man'?
Answer: Astrid Karlsen Scott
Marie Blokhus, Julia Bache-Wiig, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers are mentioned as cast members. Astrid Karlsen Scott is credited as a screenwriter, not a cast member in the provided text.
What specific physical preparation did Thomas Gullestad undertake for his role as Jan Baalsrud?
Answer: He lost 15 kilograms.
To portray the physical hardships endured by Jan Baalsrud, lead actor Thomas Gullestad underwent a strict diet to lose 15 kilograms.
Geir Hartly Andreassen was responsible for the editing of 'The 12th Man'.
Answer: False
Geir Hartly Andreassen served as the cinematographer for 'The 12th Man'. Jens Christian Fodstad is credited as the editor.
Christophe Beck composed the musical score for 'The 12th Man'.
Answer: True
Christophe Beck is the composer responsible for the musical score of 'The 12th Man'.
Who was the cinematographer for 'The 12th Man'?
Answer: Geir Hartly Andreassen
Geir Hartly Andreassen served as the cinematographer for 'The 12th Man'.
Which composer created the musical score for 'The 12th Man'?
Answer: Christophe Beck
Christophe Beck composed the musical score for 'The 12th Man'.
Who is credited as the editor for 'The 12th Man'?
Answer: Jens Christian Fodstad
Jens Christian Fodstad is credited as the editor for 'The 12th Man'.
The production budget for 'The 12th Man' was approximately $9.6 million USD.
Answer: False
The production budget for 'The 12th Man' was 64 million Norwegian krone, which is approximately $7.4 million USD, not $9.6 million USD. The $9.6 million figure refers to the box office gross in Norway.
'The 12th Man' received a lower critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes than on Metacritic.
Answer: False
On Rotten Tomatoes, 'The 12th Man' has an 86% approval rating, while Metacritic assigned it a score of 70 out of 100. Therefore, its Rotten Tomatoes rating is higher.
The Norwegian newspaper *Aftenposten* praised 'The 12th Man' for its predictable narrative structure.
Answer: False
*Aftenposten* suggested that the film offered a nuanced perspective by focusing on Baalsrud's helpers, rather than praising its predictable narrative structure.
A review in *Verdens Gang* criticized 'The 12th Man' for being monotonous and overly long.
Answer: True
Morten Ståle Nilsen of *Verdens Gang* criticized 'The 12th Man' for being monotonous and excessively long, among other points.
According to *Film Magasinet*, the film 'The 12th Man' was criticized for lacking depth in exploring psychological themes.
Answer: True
Nicolai Berg Hansson from *Film Magasinet* noted that the film, while effective as an action movie, potentially felt hollow and could have explored psychological themes more deeply.
Sigurd Vik of P3's *Film Police* praised the film's depiction of the SS officer Kurt Stage as highly original.
Answer: False
Sigurd Vik commented that the film seemed to employ clichés, particularly in its depiction of the SS officer Kurt Stage, rather than praising it as highly original.
What was the approximate box office gross for 'The 12th Man' specifically within Norway?
Answer: $9.6 million
The film 'The 12th Man' achieved a box office gross of approximately $9.6 million within Norway.
What was the critical consensus regarding 'The 12th Man' on Rotten Tomatoes?
Answer: Generally favorable reviews with an 86% approval rating.
The critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes indicates generally favorable reviews for 'The 12th Man', with an approval rating of 86%.
Which Norwegian newspaper's review suggested that 'The 12th Man' offered a nuanced perspective by focusing on Baalsrud's helpers?
Answer: Aftenposten
The Norwegian newspaper *Aftenposten* noted that 'The 12th Man' provided a nuanced perspective by highlighting the contributions of Baalsrud's helpers.
What potential weakness did *Film Magasinet* identify in 'The 12th Man' despite its success as an action movie?
Answer: Potential hollowness and lack of deeper psychological exploration
*Film Magasinet* suggested that while effective as an action film, 'The 12th Man' might have lacked depth in exploring psychological themes, potentially feeling hollow.
What was the reported production budget for 'The 12th Man' in Norwegian krone?
Answer: 64 million
The production budget for 'The 12th Man' was reported as 64 million Norwegian krone.
Arne Skouen's 1957 film 'Nine Lives' also depicted the story of Jan Baalsrud and was nominated for an Oscar.
Answer: True
Arne Skouen's 1957 film 'Nine Lives' is a previous cinematic portrayal of Jan Baalsrud's story and was nominated for an Academy Award.
Director Harald Zwart also directed the Hollywood film 'The Karate Kid' (2010).
Answer: True
Director Harald Zwart has a diverse filmography, which includes directing the 2010 Hollywood remake of 'The Karate Kid'.
The film 'The 12th Man' shares its protagonist with which earlier film?
Answer: Nine Lives
The film 'The 12th Man' shares its protagonist, Jan Baalsrud, with the earlier 1957 film 'Nine Lives' directed by Arne Skouen.