Paula Mazur and director Mike Newell joined Lily James, Glen Powell and Sir Tom Courtenay as members of the Arts Foundation Guernsey watched them answer a series of questions at Government House.
Ms Mazur recounted how her dream of getting the film produced finally came true.
‘I fell in love with the island,’ she said.
‘I got a mug in Guernsey which said “Guernsey girl” and had a donkey on it. I had the idea that if I drank out of the cup, every day, that the film would happen.
‘It became a cause for me to get it made.
‘It’s such an important piece of history to be told. So I hope this is a successful film and really good for you.’
Mr Newell said people would know when the film had been a success.
‘You know when? When the 18-year-old girls are making themselves up like the leading lady is made up.’
He added people would also know when others were talking about it on the bus and when it became part of life.
He hoped the film did the book and the experiences of islanders’ lives during the Occupation justice.
‘We have had a good reception so far from people of all ages.’
Ms Mazur said the title of the film was just going to be Guernsey. However, with the book title being known by millions world-wide, it made sense to keep the title the same.
Actor Glen Powell admitted he was not aware of the island before the film came his way.
‘I’m learning about the history now,’ he said.
Sir Tom was asked whether he now felt a special bond to the island following his role. He agreed that he did, especially as long as he could get his Guernsey butter from Waitrose.
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