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    Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

    Speaking of swords (check my previous fun fact), according to the film’s screenwriter, Terry Rossio, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) is the best swordsman, followed...

    Sin City (2005)

    The swords used by Miho (Devon Aoki) are the same ones used by the Crazy 88 in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003). Tarantino had...

    Mimikos and Mary (1958)

    Like a Greek tragedy, the film is inspired by the true story of Marie Weber, a German expatriate teacher to the royal family, and...

    Close to Eden (1991)

    The first Russian film to be nominated for an Oscar. Previous nominations were under the Soviet Union.

    Animals Are Beautiful People (1974)

    It took 3.5 years and 152 kilometres of film to complete this wonderful 90-minute documentary.

    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

    Several elements - like hummingbirds flying backward (the only bird in the world that can), cyclones spinning clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise...

    A Bronx Tale (1993)

    The story is based on the autobiography of co-star Chazz Palminteri (Sonny), who, despite studio offers, refused to sell the rights unless he could...

    Miss Violence (2013)

    According to director Alexandros Avranas, the film is based on a true story that is actually much more violent than he portrayed.

    Let the Right One In (2008)

    The film’s sound effects were made using traditional methods: Biting flesh was simulated by biting sausages. Bloodsucking by drinking yoghurt. And the sound of...

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