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*The Shape of Water* is a 2017 period romantic dark fantasy film set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, during the Cold War.
Answer: True
The film is indeed a 2017 period romantic dark fantasy, set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, against the backdrop of the Cold War, as detailed in the film's premise.
The theatrical release poster for *The Shape of Water* depicts a woman and a humanoid amphibian creature embracing underwater.
Answer: True
The theatrical poster visually represents the film's central romantic fantasy by showing a woman and a humanoid amphibian creature embracing underwater.
American Sign Language and English are the primary languages featured in *The Shape of Water*.
Answer: True
The film primarily utilizes American Sign Language and English, reflecting the communication methods of its characters and setting.
What is the primary genre of the 2017 film *The Shape of Water*?
Answer: Period romantic dark fantasy
The film is explicitly categorized as a period romantic dark fantasy, blending elements of romance, fantasy, and a historical setting.
In what year and city is *The Shape of Water* primarily set?
Answer: 1962, Baltimore, Maryland
The film's primary setting is 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, during the Cold War era.
When was the novelization of *The Shape of Water*, co-written by Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus, published?
Answer: March 6, 2018
The novelization, co-authored by del Toro and Daniel Kraus, was released on March 6, 2018.
Sally Hawkins portrayed Elisa Esposito, a mute cleaner who communicates through American Sign Language and was found abandoned as an infant.
Answer: True
Sally Hawkins played Elisa Esposito, a mute character who uses American Sign Language and whose backstory includes being found abandoned as an infant with neck scars.
Colonel Richard Strickland is depicted as a sympathetic character who seeks to protect the Amphibian Man from vivisection.
Answer: False
Colonel Richard Strickland is portrayed as the antagonist, responsible for capturing the Amphibian Man and intending to vivisect him for scientific and military advantage, not to protect him.
Elisa's closest friends are her neighbor Giles, an advertising illustrator, and her coworker Zelda Delilah Fuller.
Answer: True
The film establishes Giles, her neighbor and advertising illustrator, and Zelda Delilah Fuller, her coworker, as Elisa's closest friends.
Dr. Robert Hoffstetler is a Soviet spy who initially advocates for the Amphibian Man's vivisection but later helps Elisa free him.
Answer: False
Dr. Robert Hoffstetler is indeed a Soviet spy who initially advocates for the Amphibian Man's preservation, but he is later ordered by his handlers to kill the creature, not help Elisa free him.
Giles agrees to help Elisa liberate the Amphibian Man after experiencing professional success and a positive social interaction.
Answer: False
Giles agrees to help Elisa after experiencing professional failure and social rejection, which prompts his change of heart.
Elisa hides the Amphibian Man in her apartment's bathtub after his escape, intending to release him into a nearby canal.
Answer: True
After the escape, Elisa conceals the Amphibian Man in her bathtub with the intention of releasing him into a canal when conditions are favorable.
The Amphibian Man demonstrates healing powers by regrowing Giles's hair and healing his wounded arm.
Answer: True
The Amphibian Man exhibits healing abilities by causing Giles's hair to regrow and mending his wounded arm through touch.
Strickland discovers the Amphibian Man's location by directly interrogating Elisa.
Answer: False
Strickland discovers the Amphibian Man's location by torturing Dr. Hoffstetler and then confronting Zelda, whose husband ultimately reveals Elisa's involvement.
At the film's conclusion, Elisa dies after being shot by Strickland, and the Amphibian Man returns to the ocean alone.
Answer: False
While Elisa is shot by Strickland, the Amphibian Man heals her, and she gains gills, allowing her to live happily ever after with him underwater.
Who is the antagonist responsible for capturing the humanoid amphibian creature?
Answer: Colonel Richard Strickland
Colonel Richard Strickland is identified as the antagonist who captured the Amphibian Man.
Why does Colonel Strickland intend to vivisect the Amphibian Man?
Answer: To gain an advantage in the Space Race for the United States
Strickland's motivation for vivisection is to study the creature's biology to secure a strategic advantage for the United States in the Space Race.
What is Dr. Robert Hoffstetler's clandestine role at the government facility?
Answer: A Soviet spy
Dr. Robert Hoffstetler is secretly a Soviet spy working within the government facility.
What prompts Giles to change his mind and assist Elisa in liberating the Amphibian Man?
Answer: Professional failure and social rejection
Giles's decision to help Elisa is influenced by his recent professional failures and social rejections.
Where does Elisa initially conceal the Amphibian Man after his escape from the laboratory?
Answer: In her apartment's bathtub
Elisa initially hides the Amphibian Man in her apartment's bathtub, planning for his eventual release into a canal.
What special ability does the Amphibian Man demonstrate with Giles?
Answer: Healing powers
The Amphibian Man demonstrates healing powers by restoring Giles's hair and mending his wounded arm.
How does Strickland ultimately discover the Amphibian Man's whereabouts?
Answer: He tortures Hoffstetler and then confronts Zelda, whose husband reveals the location.
Strickland ascertains the Amphibian Man's location through information extracted from a tortured Hoffstetler, which is then corroborated by Zelda's husband.
*The Shape of Water* challenges society's perception of 'the Other' by using the creature as a metaphor for marginalized individuals.
Answer: True
The film is designed to challenge societal perceptions of 'the Other,' employing the humanoid amphibian creature as a metaphor for marginalized individuals and groups.
The film's sociopolitical context of the Cold War and civil rights movement highlights the privileged status of marginalized groups in 1960s America.
Answer: False
The film's sociopolitical context underscores the *lower* social class and marginalized status of various groups in 1960s America, not their privileged status.
Elisa's attempt to free the creature, with the help of Giles and Zelda, symbolizes solidarity among marginalized communities.
Answer: True
The collaborative effort of Elisa, Giles, and Zelda to liberate the creature is presented as a symbol of solidarity among marginalized communities.
Dr. Hoffstetler's acceptance of the creature is based on its ability to understand human speech, while Elisa's acceptance transcends verbal communication.
Answer: True
Dr. Hoffstetler's acceptance is contingent on verbal communication, whereas Elisa's acceptance extends beyond words, highlighting a deeper form of connection.
The film's fairytale nature makes it difficult for viewers to look past the creature's monstrous appearance.
Answer: False
The fairytale nature of the film is intended to allow viewers to look *past* the creature's monstrous appearance and focus on its human-like actions and behavior.
Colonel Strickland is portrayed as a 'moral monster' due to his brutal actions and indifference to suffering, which are depicted as products of the dominant culture.
Answer: True
Strickland's character is developed as a 'moral monster' through his brutal actions and indifference, which are attributed to the dominant cultural norms he embodies.
A significant criticism of the film is that it implies people with disabilities can only find love from a 'monster,' not other human beings.
Answer: True
One notable criticism suggests that the film's romantic pairing implies that individuals with disabilities can only find love and acceptance from a 'monster,' rather than from other humans.
What thematic challenge does *The Shape of Water* present to society?
Answer: The perception of 'the Other' in literal and metaphorical ways.
The film challenges societal perceptions of 'the Other' by using the creature as a metaphor for marginalized individuals.
How does the film's sociopolitical context of the Cold War and civil rights movement relate to its character dynamics?
Answer: It highlights the lower social class occupied by marginalized groups, explaining character interactions and empathy.
The sociopolitical context of the 1960s underscores the marginalized status of various groups, which informs the characters' interactions and their capacity for empathy.
According to Alberta Adji, how do monstrous entities function in films like *The Shape of Water*?
Answer: They help the audience perceive foreigners as intimate, common, and invaluable.
Alberta Adji suggests that monstrous entities humanize foreigners, making them seem intimate, common, and invaluable to the audience.
What is a key difference between Dr. Hoffstetler's and Elisa's acceptance of the creature?
Answer: Hoffstetler's is based on its ability to understand human speech, Elisa's transcends verbal communication.
Hoffstetler's acceptance is conditional on verbal communication, while Elisa's is a deeper, non-verbal connection.
How does the film's fairytale nature contribute to the humanization of the creature?
Answer: It allows viewers to look past its monstrous appearance and focus on its human-like actions.
The fairytale aspect of the film encourages viewers to perceive the creature's humanity beyond its physical form.
What message does the film convey by not requiring the creature to become human for acceptance?
Answer: A message of hope to marginalized communities, emphasizing that assimilation is not necessary for acceptance.
The film's narrative choice to allow the creature to remain non-human and still find acceptance conveys a powerful message against forced assimilation for marginalized groups.
Guillermo del Toro directed *The Shape of Water* but did not contribute to the screenplay.
Answer: False
Guillermo del Toro not only directed *The Shape of Water* but also co-wrote the screenplay with Vanessa Taylor.
Guillermo del Toro's primary inspiration for *The Shape of Water* was the 1954 film *Creature from the Black Lagoon*, specifically his desire for a romance between the Gill-man and Kay Lawrence.
Answer: True
Del Toro's inspiration for the film originated from his childhood desire for a romantic outcome between the Gill-man and Kay Lawrence in *Creature from the Black Lagoon*.
Del Toro chose the 1960s setting to highlight contemporary political issues directly.
Answer: False
Del Toro chose the 1960s setting to create a 'fairy tale for troubled times,' allowing audiences to engage with universal themes like 'demonizing the other' without being distracted by contemporary political issues.
Sally Hawkins prepared for her role by studying silent comedians like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, as advised by del Toro.
Answer: True
Sally Hawkins's preparation for her role involved studying silent comedians, including Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, a method suggested by del Toro.
Doug Jones was immediately enthusiastic about playing the Amphibian Man as a romantic lead due to his extensive experience with del Toro.
Answer: False
Doug Jones initially felt 'utter terror' at the prospect of playing the Amphibian Man as a romantic lead, despite his prior collaborations with del Toro.
The voice of the Amphibian Man was created solely by Guillermo del Toro's vocalizations.
Answer: False
The Amphibian Man's voice was a composite creation by Nathan Robitaille, combining his own vocalizations, animal sounds, and recordings of Guillermo del Toro's breathing.
The role of Giles was originally conceived with Ian McKellen in mind, inspired by his performance in *Gods and Monsters*.
Answer: True
Ian McKellen was the initial inspiration for the character of Giles, specifically due to his performance in *Gods and Monsters*.
Principal photography for *The Shape of Water* took place entirely in Mexico City.
Answer: False
Principal photography for *The Shape of Water* primarily occurred in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, not Mexico City.
Guillermo del Toro chose to shoot *The Shape of Water* in black and white to achieve a postmodern, reflective visual style.
Answer: False
Del Toro ultimately chose to shoot the film in color, believing that black and white might appear reflective rather than immersive, despite considering both options.
Alexandre Desplat composed the musical score, aiming to capture the sound of water and evoke a warm feeling of love.
Answer: True
Alexandre Desplat composed the score with the intention of incorporating the sound of water and conveying a warm, loving sentiment through the music.
The production budget for *The Shape of Water* was approximately $50 million, a substantial sum for a fantasy film.
Answer: False
The production budget for *The Shape of Water* was between $19.5 and $20 million, which is considerably less than $50 million.
Guillermo del Toro described *The Shape of Water* as a 'healing movie' for him, allowing him to explore deeper concerns.
Answer: True
Del Toro personally viewed *The Shape of Water* as a 'healing movie,' providing an outlet to delve into profound personal and thematic concerns.
Who co-wrote the screenplay for *The Shape of Water* with Guillermo del Toro?
Answer: Vanessa Taylor
Vanessa Taylor collaborated with Guillermo del Toro on the screenplay for *The Shape of Water*.
What 1954 film was Guillermo del Toro's primary inspiration for *The Shape of Water*?
Answer: *Creature from the Black Lagoon*
Guillermo del Toro's primary inspiration for *The Shape of Water* was the 1954 film *Creature from the Black Lagoon*.
Why did del Toro choose to set the film in the 1960s?
Answer: To avoid contemporary political issues and allow engagement with themes like 'demonizing the other'.
Del Toro chose the 1960s setting to enable a focus on universal themes of otherness and fear, rather than direct engagement with contemporary political issues.
Which silent comedian did Guillermo del Toro specifically advise Sally Hawkins to watch to understand how to convey a 'state of grace without conveying it verbally'?
Answer: Stan Laurel
Del Toro specifically recommended Sally Hawkins study Stan Laurel to understand non-verbal communication of grace.
What was Doug Jones's initial reaction to playing the Amphibian Man as a romantic lead?
Answer: Utter terror
Doug Jones initially expressed 'utter terror' at the prospect of portraying the Amphibian Man as a romantic lead.
Who was the original casting idea for the character of Giles, inspired by his performance in *Gods and Monsters*?
Answer: Ian McKellen
The character of Giles was initially conceived with Ian McKellen in mind, drawing inspiration from his role in *Gods and Monsters*.
Where did principal photography for *The Shape of Water* primarily take place?
Answer: Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Principal photography for *The Shape of Water* was conducted primarily in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
What was Guillermo del Toro's final decision regarding the film's visual style (color vs. black and white) and why?
Answer: Color, believing black and white might appear reflective rather than immersive.
Del Toro ultimately chose color, reasoning that black and white might create a reflective rather than an immersive viewing experience.
Who composed the musical score for *The Shape of Water*?
Answer: Alexandre Desplat
Alexandre Desplat was the composer responsible for the musical score of *The Shape of Water*.
Which Toronto location was used for the interior scenes of the Orpheum cinema in *The Shape of Water*?
Answer: Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres
The interior scenes of the Orpheum cinema were filmed at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres in Toronto.
What personal significance did *The Shape of Water* hold for Guillermo del Toro?
Answer: He described it as a 'healing movie' that allowed him to explore deeper concerns.
Del Toro considered the film a 'healing movie' that enabled him to address profound personal and thematic issues.
What musical elements did Alexandre Desplat incorporate to create the film's score?
Answer: The sound of water, arpeggios like waves, and altered flutes, accordions, and whistles.
Desplat's score prominently features the sound of water, utilizing arpeggios and altered instruments to create an immersive aquatic soundscape.
*The Shape of Water* received the Golden Lion award at the 74th Venice International Film Festival, its premiere event.
Answer: True
The film indeed premiered at the 74th Venice International Film Festival and was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion.
At the 90th Academy Awards, *The Shape of Water* won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Production Design, and Best Original Screenplay.
Answer: False
While *The Shape of Water* won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Production Design, it won Best Original Score, not Best Original Screenplay, at the 90th Academy Awards.
*The Shape of Water* grossed over $300 million worldwide, making it a major box office success.
Answer: False
*The Shape of Water* grossed $195.2 million worldwide, which, while successful, is not over $300 million.
Rex Reed's negative review of *The Shape of Water* went viral for accurately crediting Guillermo del Toro as the director and praising Sally Hawkins's performance.
Answer: False
Rex Reed's negative review went viral precisely because it contained factual errors, including miscrediting the director and mischaracterizing Sally Hawkins's character.
*The Shape of Water* won Best Director and Best Original Score at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.
Answer: True
The film did win Best Director and Best Original Score at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.
Paul Zindel's estate filed a plagiarism lawsuit alleging similarities between *The Shape of Water* and his 1969 play 'Let Me Hear You Whisper'.
Answer: True
Paul Zindel's estate did file a lawsuit claiming plagiarism, citing similarities between the film and his 1969 play 'Let Me Hear You Whisper'.
Guillermo del Toro admitted to being inspired by Jean-Pierre Jeunet's films when creating *The Shape of Water*.
Answer: False
In response to Jean-Pierre Jeunet's accusations, Guillermo del Toro stated that his inspiration came from the works of Terry Gilliam, not Jeunet's films.
The Netherlands Film Academy confirmed that 'The Space Between Us' and *The Shape of Water* had interlinked development timelines due to their similar premises.
Answer: False
The Netherlands Film Academy confirmed that the films were uniquely different and had separate, non-interlinked development timelines.
Which prestigious award did *The Shape of Water* win at the 74th Venice International Film Festival?
Answer: Golden Lion
At its premiere, *The Shape of Water* was honored with the Golden Lion, the highest award at the Venice International Film Festival.
How many Academy Awards did *The Shape of Water* win out of its thirteen nominations?
Answer: Four
Out of thirteen nominations, *The Shape of Water* won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
What was the total worldwide box office gross for *The Shape of Water*?
Answer: $195.2 million
The film's total worldwide box office gross was reported as $195.2 million.
Which critic's negative review of *The Shape of Water* went viral for factual errors, including miscrediting the director?
Answer: Rex Reed
Rex Reed's review became viral due to its factual inaccuracies, including misattributing the director.
Besides the Academy Awards, *The Shape of Water* won Best Director and Best Original Score at which other major awards ceremony?
Answer: Golden Globe Awards
The film also received Best Director and Best Original Score at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.
Why was there a debate about *The Shape of Water*'s eligibility for Canadian Screen Awards?
Answer: It did not meet the 15% Canadian funding requirement for international co-productions.
The debate stemmed from the film's failure to meet the 15% Canadian funding threshold required for international co-productions to qualify for Canadian Screen Awards.
What was the basis of the plagiarism lawsuit filed by Paul Zindel's estate against *The Shape of Water* creators?
Answer: Similarities to Zindel's 1969 play 'Let Me Hear You Whisper'.
The lawsuit alleged similarities between the film and Paul Zindel's 1969 play 'Let Me Hear You Whisper'.
What was the outcome of the plagiarism lawsuit filed by Paul Zindel's estate?
Answer: The suit was dismissed, and Zindel's son later acknowledged the claims were unfounded.
The lawsuit was dismissed, and Paul Zindel's son later confirmed that the plagiarism claims were unfounded.
What was Guillermo del Toro's stated inspiration for *The Shape of Water* in response to Jean-Pierre Jeunet's plagiarism accusations?
Answer: The works of Terry Gilliam.
Del Toro cited the works of Terry Gilliam as his inspiration, refuting Jeunet's accusations of plagiarism.
What was the critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes for *The Shape of Water*?
Answer: Guillermo del Toro at his 'visually distinctive best' matched by an 'emotionally absorbing story' and 'stellar Sally Hawkins performance'.
Rotten Tomatoes' consensus highlighted del Toro's distinctive visual style, an emotionally absorbing narrative, and Sally Hawkins's stellar performance.