59th Berlin Film Festival: Empire Interviews

The speaker discusses their experience shooting a film in Shaanxi over four months, spanning spring to winter. It was their first time filming outside Hong Kong and in China's winter, which they found extremely cold. They were unprepared for the cold, having brought insufficient clothing, and had to layer multiple pants under thin costumes due to the film's historical setting in the Qin dynasty. The speaker describes the experience as challenging but also a learning opportunity.

Where was the movie being shot?

• Beijing

• Shaanxi

• Shanghai

• Guangzhou

What was unique about the speaker's experience during this movie shoot?

• It was their first time shooting in a studio.

• It was their first time shooting in summer.

• It was their first time shooting in Hong Kong.

• It was their first time shooting outside Hong Kong.

What was the main challenge faced by the speaker during the shoot?

• Lack of food

• Extreme heat

• Cold weather

• Rainy conditions

Why did the speaker find the cold weather particularly difficult?

• They had a lot of warm clothes.

• They did not bring enough warm clothing.

• They had a heated costume.

• They were used to cold weather.

How did the speaker manage to stay warm during the shoot?

• By using a heater

• By drinking hot beverages

• By wearing multiple layers of clothing

• By staying indoors