- 1. Australian Cinema has produced a number of iconic films and actors that have made a significant impact on the global stage. From classic films like 'Crocodile Dundee' and 'Mad Max' to modern hits like 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Lion,' Australian cinema has showcased a diverse range of stories and talents. Actors like Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett, and Heath Ledger have achieved international acclaim for their performances, solidifying Australia's reputation as a powerhouse in the film industry. With its unique landscapes, rich storytelling, and talented pool of actors, Australian cinema continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Which actor plays the lead role in the film 'Crocodile Dundee'?
A) Paul Hogan
B) Russell Crowe
C) Hugh Jackman
D) Mel Gibson
- 2. What iconic Australian film features the character 'Muriel'?
A) The Castle
B) Picnic at Hanging Rock
C) Shine
D) Muriel's Wedding
- 3. In the film 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', what type of vehicle do the main characters travel in?
A) Bus
B) Car
C) Motorcycle
D) Truck
- 4. Who directed the film 'Mad Max: Fury Road'?
A) Baz Luhrmann
B) Phillip Noyce
C) George Miller
D) Peter Weir
- 5. Which Australian actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Piano' (1993)?
A) Margot Robbie
B) Holly Hunter
C) Nicole Kidman
D) Cate Blanchett
- 6. What is the title of the first feature film directed by Baz Luhrmann?
A) The Great Gatsby
B) Strictly Ballroom
C) Moulin Rouge!
D) Australia
- 7. Which Australian actor starred in the 'Mad Max' series of films?
A) Mel Gibson
B) Joel Edgerton
C) Chris Hemsworth
D) Heath Ledger
- 8. In which Australian film does Nicole Kidman portray British author Virginia Woolf?
A) The Hours
B) Moulin Rouge!
C) Lion
D) Rabbit-Proof Fence
- 9. Who directed the film 'Rabbit-Proof Fence'?
A) Peter Weir
B) George Miller
C) Baz Luhrmann
D) Phillip Noyce
- 10. Which Australian actor starred in the TV series 'Sons of Anarchy' and the film 'The Dark Knight'?
A) Heath Ledger
B) Eric Bana
C) Sam Worthington
D) Simon Baker
- 11. What is the title of the Australian dystopian action film set in a lawless post-apocalyptic outback?
A) The Rover
B) Snowtown
C) Mad Max
D) Wolf Creek
- 12. Which Australian actress starred in 'The Devil Wears Prada' and 'August: Osage County'?
A) Meryl Streep
B) Toni Collette
C) Rose Byrne
D) Naomi Watts
- 13. In the film 'The Great Gatsby', who played the role of Jay Gatsby?
A) Johnny Depp
B) Jake Gyllenhaal
C) Leonardo DiCaprio
D) Tobey Maguire
- 14. Which Australian actress starred in the films 'The Others' and 'Moulin Rouge!'?
A) Toni Collette
B) Nicole Kidman
C) Cate Blanchett
D) Naomi Watts
- 15. Which Australian actor starred in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film series?
A) Hugo Weaving
B) Jack Thompson
C) Russell Crowe
D) Geoffrey Rush
- 16. What Australian film tells the story of an Aboriginal girl forcibly removed from her family by the government?
A) Samson and Delilah
B) Rabbit-Proof Fence
C) Ten Canoes
D) The Sapphires
- 17. Who directed the Australian comedy film 'The Castle'?
A) George Miller
B) Stephan Elliott
C) Rob Sitch
D) Baz Luhrmann
- 18. What Australian film was based on the life of Australian pianist David Helfgott?
A) The Piano
B) The Man from Snowy River
C) Lion
D) Shine
- 19. In the film 'Wolf Creek', what is the primary setting for the horror story?
A) City
B) Outback
C) Beach
D) Suburb
- 20. Which Australian actress starred in the TV series 'Homeland' and the film 'Romeo + Juliet'?
A) Toni Collette
B) Naomi Watts
C) Claire Danes
D) Rose Byrne
- 21. Who directed the film 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'?
A) Baz Luhrmann
B) Peter Weir
C) Phillip Noyce
D) George Miller
- 22. Which Australian actor starred in the film 'L.A. Confidential' and the TV series 'The Mentalist'?
A) Joel Edgerton
B) Sam Worthington
C) Guy Pearce
D) Simon Baker
- 23. Which Australian actor portrayed the character of Wolverine in the 'X-Men' film series?
A) Eric Bana
B) Russell Crowe
C) Chris Hemsworth
D) Hugh Jackman
- 24. Which of the following Australian films is based on a novel by Liane Moriarty?
A) The Babadook
B) Big Little Lies
C) Picnic at Hanging Rock
D) Swinging Safari
- 25. Which Australian actor starred in the dystopian film 'Mad Max: Fury Road'?
A) Chris Hemsworth
B) Joel Edgerton
C) Tom Hardy
D) Heath Ledger
- 26. What is the name of the iconic Australian film set in the Outback and starring Linda Kozlowski?
A) Rabbit-Proof Fence
B) Australia
C) Wake in Fright
D) Crocodile Dundee
- 27. Which Australian film was the first non-American movie to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature?
A) Mary and Max
B) Rise of the Guardians
C) The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
D) Happy Feet
- 28. Which Australian actress is known for her role as Mystique in the 'X-Men' film series?
A) Margot Robbie
B) Rebecca Romijn
C) Rose Byrne
D) Naomi Watts
- 29. In which film did Heath Ledger play the role of a fictional supervillain?
A) 10 Things I Hate About You
B) A Knight's Tale
C) Brokeback Mountain
D) The Dark Knight
- 30. Which Australian actress played the role of Queen Elizabeth I in the film 'Elizabeth'?
A) Mia Wasikowska
B) Toni Collette
C) Rose Byrne
D) Cate Blanchett
- 31. Who directed the Australian film 'Wolf Creek'?
A) Jennifer Kent
B) Greg McLean
C) James Wan
D) David Michôd
- 32. Which Australian actor starred in the film 'Chopper' based on the life of Mark Brandon Read?
A) Guy Pearce
B) Heath Ledger
C) Eric Bana
D) Russell Crowe
- 33. What is the name of the Australian film that follows the journey of three Australian Aboriginal girls?
A) Samson & Delilah
B) Bran Nue Dae
C) Rabbit-Proof Fence
D) The Sapphires
- 34. Who played the lead role in the film 'Somersault'?
A) Abbie Cornish
B) Miranda Otto
C) Rose Byrne
D) Melissa George
- 35. Who directed the Australian film 'Strictly Ballroom'?
A) George Miller
B) Peter Weir
C) Phillip Noyce
D) Baz Luhrmann
- 36. Which Australian actress starred in the film 'Judy & Punch' based on the traditional puppet show?
A) Mia Wasikowska
B) Teresa Palmer
C) Essie Davis
D) Emily Browning
- 37. Who played the lead role in the Australian film 'Lantana'?
A) Hugo Weaving
B) Anthony LaPaglia
C) Russell Crowe
D) Eric Bana
- 38. Which Australian actress starred in the psychological horror film 'The Babadook'?
A) Emily Browning
B) Essie Davis
C) Teresa Palmer
D) Mia Wasikowska
- 39. What is the title of the Australian film that follows the journey of an Australian man held in captivity in a Turkish prison during World War I?
A) Gallipoli
B) The Lighthorsemen
C) Breaker Morant
D) The Water Diviner
- 40. Which Australian actress starred in the film 'Japanese Story'?
A) Rose Byrne
B) Toni Collette
C) Mia Wasikowska
D) Cate Blanchett
- 41. Which Australian film is based on the true story of an outlaw bushranger?
A) Wolf Creek
B) Ned Kelly
C) Picnic at Hanging Rock
D) The Dressmaker
- 42. Which iconic Australian film features a character named 'Priscilla'?
A) Strictly Ballroom
B) The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
C) Chopper
D) Lantana
- 43. What is the name of the Australian actor who portrayed Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
A) Chris Hemsworth
B) Sam Worthington
C) Liam Hemsworth
D) Joel Edgerton
- 44. Which Australian actor starred in the film 'L.A. Confidential'?
A) Hugo Weaving
B) Heath Ledger
C) Russell Crowe
D) Mel Gibson
- 45. Which Australian film is known for its haunting portrayal of the disappearance of schoolgirls at Hanging Rock?
A) The Babadook
B) Picnic at Hanging Rock
C) The Loved Ones
D) Lantana
- 46. What is the name of the Australian actor known for his role in 'Avatar' and 'Terminator Genisys'?
A) Joel Edgerton
B) Liam Hemsworth
C) Sam Worthington
D) Chris Hemsworth
- 47. 'Ten Canoes', an Australian film exploring indigenous culture, is directed by whom?
A) Baz Luhrmann
B) Rolf de Heer
C) George Miller
D) Warwick Thornton
- 48. Who directed the Australian coming-of-age film 'Looking for Alibrandi'?
A) George Miller
B) Kate Woods
C) P.J. Hogan
D) Baz Luhrmann
- 49. Who directed the Australian film 'The Babadook'?
A) Rose Byrne
B) Jennifer Kent
C) Toni Collette
D) Cate Blanchett
- 50. Who played the lead role in the Australian film 'The Dressmaker'?
A) Rose Byrne
B) Nicole Kidman
C) Cate Blanchett
D) Kate Winslet
- 51. Which Australian actress starred in the film 'Snowtown' based on true events?
A) Essie Davis
B) Radha Mitchell
C) Elisabeth Moss
D) Louise Harris
- 52. Who directed the Australian coming-of-age film 'The Black Balloon'?
A) Jennifer Kent
B) Andrew Dominik
C) Elissa Down
D) David Michôd
- 53. Which Australian film features a character named Mick Taylor, played by John Jarratt?
A) The Proposition
B) Wolf Creek
C) Picnic at Hanging Rock
D) The Babadook
- 54. Who portrayed the character of Col. Kurtz in the film 'Apocalypse Now'?
A) Marlon Brando
B) Al Pacino
C) Martin Sheen
D) Robert De Niro
- 55. Who starred as the lead character in the film 'The Matrix'?
A) Hugo Weaving
B) Heath Ledger
C) Guy Pearce
D) Keanu Reeves
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