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