Fascinating world of French cinema and directors
  • 1. Explore the fascinating world of French cinema and directors, where a rich history of artistry and creativity unfolds on the silver screen. From the innovative works of pioneers like Georges Méliès to the poetic masterpieces of Jean-Luc Godard, French cinema has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique storytelling and cinematic techniques. Directors such as François Truffaut and Agnès Varda have pushed the boundaries of filmmaking, creating thought-provoking narratives that delve deep into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Whether you're drawn to the romantic allure of French New Wave films or the gritty realism of contemporary French cinema, there is a diverse range of styles and genres to discover in this vibrant cinematic landscape.

    Which famous director is known for the film 'Breathless'?
A) François Truffaut
B) Claude Lelouch
C) Jean-Luc Godard
D) Jacques Audiard
  • 2. Who directed 'Amélie'?
A) Roman Polanski
B) Jean-Pierre Jeunet
C) Louis Malle
D) Luc Besson
  • 3. Who directed the film 'La Haine'?
A) Gaspar Noé
B) Mathieu Kassovitz
C) Olivier Assayas
D) Michel Gondry
  • 4. Which French New Wave director influenced filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese?
A) Agnès Varda
B) Alain Resnais
C) François Truffaut
D) Eric Rohmer
  • 5. Which actress starred in the film 'Blue Is the Warmest Color'?
A) Léa Seydoux
B) Marion Cotillard
C) Adèle Exarchopoulos
D) Juliette Binoche
  • 6. Which French director is known for his work in surrealism and fantasy films?
A) Louis Malle
B) Henri-Georges Clouzot
C) Marcel Carné
D) Jean Cocteau
  • 7. Who directed the black and white silent film 'La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc'?
A) Jean Renoir
B) Georges Méliès
C) Carl Theodor Dreyer
D) François Truffaut
  • 8. Which movie by Gaspar Noé is known for its controversial and explicit content?
A) Climax
B) Love
C) Enter the Void
D) Irreversible
  • 9. Who directed the film 'The Piano Teacher' starring Isabelle Huppert?
A) Catherine Breillat
B) Gaspar Noé
C) Michael Haneke
D) Olivier Assayas
  • 10. Which French actress starred in the musical 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'?
A) Juliette Binoche
B) Brigitte Bardot
C) Catherine Deneuve
D) Isabelle Huppert
  • 11. Who directed the film 'Laurence Anyways' about a transgender woman's life spanning a decade?
A) Denis Villeneuve
B) François Ozon
C) Jean-Marc Vallée
D) Xavier Dolan
  • 12. Which movie by Jacques Audiard tells the story of a young Tamil fighter in Paris?
A) Rust and Bone
B) The Beat That My Heart Skipped
C) Dheepan
D) A Prophet
  • 13. Who directed 'Jean de Florette', a drama highlighting greed and betrayal?
A) Louis Malle
B) Jean-Pierre Melville
C) Claude Berri
D) Robert Bresson
  • 14. Which French film received an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2011?
A) The Artist
B) A Prophet
C) The Intouchables
D) Amour
  • 15. Who directed 'Le Samouraï', a classic French crime film starring Alain Delon?
A) Jacques Audiard
B) Louis Malle
C) Jean-Pierre Melville
D) Éric Rohmer
  • 16. Who directed 'La Règle du Jeu' (The Rules of the Game), considered one of the greatest films of all time?
A) Jean Renoir
B) Luis Buñuel
C) Marcel Carné
D) Eric Rohmer
  • 17. Which film starring Juliette Binoche features a couple in the aftermath of a tragic accident?
A) Chocolat
B) The English Patient
C) Three Colors: Blue
D) Certified Copy
  • 18. Who directed the dystopian sci-fi film 'Delicatessen'?
A) Luc Besson
B) Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet
C) Julie Delpy
D) Gaspar Noé
  • 19. The movie 'La Haine' deals with social issues in which French city?
A) Paris
B) Marseille
C) Bordeaux
D) Lyon
  • 20. Who directed the film 'Blue Is the Warmest Color'?
A) Abdellatif Kechiche
B) Céline Sciamma
C) Michel Gondry
D) Olivier Assayas
  • 21. Which French actress won an Oscar for her role in 'La Vie en Rose'?
A) Marion Cotillard
B) Catherine Deneuve
C) Juliette Binoche
D) Isabelle Huppert
  • 22. Who directed the 2011 film 'The Artist'?
A) Tom Hooper
B) Michel Hazanavicius
C) Asghar Farhadi
D) Xavier Dolan
  • 23. Which French director is known for films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water'?
A) Pedro Almodóvar
B) Guillermo del Toro
C) Roman Polanski
D) Alejandro González Iñárritu
  • 24. What is the name of the famous French film festival held annually in Cannes?
A) Venice Film Festival
B) Berlin International Film Festival
C) Cannes Film Festival
D) Toronto International Film Festival
  • 25. Who directed the film 'A Prophet'?
A) Arnaud Desplechin
B) Olivier Assayas
C) Jacques Audiard
D) Claire Denis
  • 26. What is the title of the French silent film director Georges Méliès' famous work?
A) The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
B) Metropolis
C) A Trip to the Moon
D) The Birth of a Nation
  • 27. Which French actress starred in 'La Belle Noiseuse' and 'Hiroshima Mon Amour'?
A) Juliette Binoche
B) Isabelle Huppert
C) Catherine Deneuve
D) Emmanuelle Riva
  • 28. Who directed the film 'Betty Blue'?
A) Robert Bresson
B) Claude Sautet
C) Jean-Jacques Beineix
D) Louis Malle
  • 29. In which French city is the Lumière brothers' Institute located, known for its contribution to early cinema?
A) Paris
B) Marseille
C) Nice
D) Lyon
  • 30. Who was the first female director to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes film festival?
A) Catherine Breillat
B) Jane Campion
C) Agnès Varda
D) Sofia Coppola
  • 31. Who is considered the 'father of French cinema'?
A) Georges Méliès
B) François Truffaut
C) Claude Chabrol
D) Jean-Luc Godard
  • 32. Which French director is associated with the 'Cinema du Look' movement?
A) Luc Besson
B) Cédric Klapisch
C) François Ozon
D) Claire Denis
  • 33. Which French director won an Oscar for 'The Pianist' in 2002?
A) Olivier Assayas
B) Roman Polanski
C) Bertrand Bonello
D) Gaspar Noé
  • 34. Who is known for the film 'Irreversible' in 2002?
A) Gaspar Noé
B) Alain Cavalier
C) Alain Resnais
D) Agnès Varda
  • 35. Which French director made 'La Jetée' in 1962?
A) Agnès Varda
B) Chris Marker
C) René Clément
D) Jacques Demy
  • 36. Which French director is known for his animated film 'The Triplets of Belleville'?
A) Joachim Lafosse
B) Sylvain Chomet
C) Christophe Honoré
D) Pascal Laugier
  • 37. Which French director won an Oscar for 'The Class' in 2008?
A) Catherine Breillat
B) Claire Denis
C) Laurent Cantet
D) Bruno Dumont
  • 38. Who directed the film 'Cleo from 5 to 7' in 1962?
A) Jacques Rivette
B) Agnès Varda
C) Jacques Tati
D) Alain Resnais
  • 39. Which French director is known for 'Lovers on the Bridge'?
A) Abdellatif Kechiche
B) Olivier Assayas
C) Leos Carax
D) François Ozon
  • 40. Which French director won an Oscar for 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie' in 1972?
A) Éric Rohmer
B) Luis Buñuel
C) Jacques Rivette
D) Alain Resnais
  • 41. Who is known for the film 'He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not'?
A) Julie Delpy
B) Valérie Donzelli
C) Laetitia Colombani
D) Maiwenn
  • 42. Which French director is associated with 'Au Revoir les Enfants'?
A) Eric Rohmer
B) Jean-Pierre Melville
C) Alain Resnais
D) Louis Malle
  • 43. Which film marked Audrey Tautou's breakout role, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet?
A) The Intouchables
B) Amélie
C) Blue is the Warmest Colour
D) La Haine
  • 44. Which French director is known for his dialogue-driven comedies like 'Cyrano de Bergerac' (1990) and 'Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra'?
A) Louis Malle
B) Jean-Paul Rappeneau
C) Alain Resnais
D) Yves Robert
  • 45. Which director is known for films like 'Blue is the Warmest Colour' (2013) and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' (2019)?
A) Mathieu Kassovitz
B) Jacques Audiard
C) Céline Sciamma
D) Claire Denis
  • 46. Who directed the film 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' (2007), based on the memoir of Jean-Dominique Bauby?
A) Julian Schnabel
B) Gaspar Noé
C) Claire Denis
D) Olivier Assayas
  • 47. Which French director made a name for himself with films like 'Les Intouchables' (2011) and 'The Upside' (2017)?
A) Olivier Nakache
B) Mathieu Kassovitz
C) Xavier Dolan
D) François Truffaut
  • 48. Who directed the film 'Raw' (Grave) (2016), a horror-drama about a vegetarian turned cannibal in veterinary school?
A) Mélanie Laurent
B) Julia Ducournau
C) Catherine Corsini
D) Alice Winocour
  • 49. Which French director gained international recognition for 'Persepolis' (2007), an animated film based on her graphic novel autobiography?
A) Justine Triet
B) Céline Sciamma
C) Caroline Deruas
D) Marjane Satrapi
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