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