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) Claude Lelouch
B) François Truffaut
C) Jean-Luc Godard
D) Jacques Audiard
  • 2. Who directed 'Amélie'?
A) Roman Polanski
B) Luc Besson
C) Jean-Pierre Jeunet
D) Louis Malle
  • 3. Who directed the film 'La Haine'?
A) Olivier Assayas
B) Mathieu Kassovitz
C) Gaspar Noé
D) Michel Gondry
  • 4. Which French New Wave director influenced filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese?
A) François Truffaut
B) Agnès Varda
C) Eric Rohmer
D) Alain Resnais
  • 5. Which actress starred in the film 'Blue Is the Warmest Color'?
A) Adèle Exarchopoulos
B) Juliette Binoche
C) Léa Seydoux
D) Marion Cotillard
  • 6. Which French director is known for his work in surrealism and fantasy films?
A) Henri-Georges Clouzot
B) Marcel Carné
C) Jean Cocteau
D) Louis Malle
  • 7. Who directed the black and white silent film 'La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc'?
A) Carl Theodor Dreyer
B) Georges Méliès
C) François Truffaut
D) Jean Renoir
  • 8. Which movie by Gaspar Noé is known for its controversial and explicit content?
A) Irreversible
B) Climax
C) Love
D) Enter the Void
  • 9. Who directed the film 'The Piano Teacher' starring Isabelle Huppert?
A) Michael Haneke
B) Gaspar Noé
C) Catherine Breillat
D) Olivier Assayas
  • 10. Which French actress starred in the musical 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'?
A) Catherine Deneuve
B) Brigitte Bardot
C) Isabelle Huppert
D) Juliette Binoche
  • 11. Who directed the film 'Laurence Anyways' about a transgender woman's life spanning a decade?
A) Jean-Marc Vallée
B) Xavier Dolan
C) François Ozon
D) Denis Villeneuve
  • 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) Claude Berri
B) Jean-Pierre Melville
C) Louis Malle
D) Robert Bresson
  • 14. Which French film received an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2011?
A) The Artist
B) Amour
C) The Intouchables
D) A Prophet
  • 15. Who directed 'Le Samouraï', a classic French crime film starring Alain Delon?
A) Éric Rohmer
B) Jean-Pierre Melville
C) Jacques Audiard
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) Luis Buñuel
B) Jean Renoir
C) Eric Rohmer
D) Marcel Carné
  • 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) Gaspar Noé
C) Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet
D) Julie Delpy
  • 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) Céline Sciamma
B) Abdellatif Kechiche
C) Michel Gondry
D) Olivier Assayas
  • 21. Which French actress won an Oscar for her role in 'La Vie en Rose'?
A) Juliette Binoche
B) Marion Cotillard
C) Isabelle Huppert
D) Catherine Deneuve
  • 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) Roman Polanski
B) Alejandro González Iñárritu
C) Pedro Almodóvar
D) Guillermo del Toro
  • 24. What is the name of the famous French film festival held annually in Cannes?
A) Berlin International Film Festival
B) Venice Film Festival
C) Toronto International Film Festival
D) Cannes 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) Metropolis
C) A Trip to the Moon
D) The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
  • 27. Which French actress starred in 'La Belle Noiseuse' and 'Hiroshima Mon Amour'?
A) Catherine Deneuve
B) Isabelle Huppert
C) Juliette Binoche
D) Emmanuelle Riva
  • 28. Who directed the film 'Betty Blue'?
A) Louis Malle
B) Jean-Jacques Beineix
C) Claude Sautet
D) Robert Bresson
  • 29. In which French city is the Lumière brothers' Institute located, known for its contribution to early cinema?
A) Marseille
B) Paris
C) Lyon
D) Nice
  • 30. Who was the first female director to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes film festival?
A) Jane Campion
B) Sofia Coppola
C) Catherine Breillat
D) Agnès Varda
  • 31. Who is considered the 'father of French cinema'?
A) Claude Chabrol
B) Georges Méliès
C) François Truffaut
D) Jean-Luc Godard
  • 32. Which French director is associated with the 'Cinema du Look' movement?
A) François Ozon
B) Luc Besson
C) Claire Denis
D) Cédric Klapisch
  • 33. Which French director won an Oscar for 'The Pianist' in 2002?
A) Bertrand Bonello
B) Olivier Assayas
C) Roman Polanski
D) Gaspar Noé
  • 34. Who is known for the film 'Irreversible' in 2002?
A) Gaspar Noé
B) Alain Cavalier
C) Agnès Varda
D) Alain Resnais
  • 35. Which French director made 'La Jetée' in 1962?
A) René Clément
B) Jacques Demy
C) Agnès Varda
D) Chris Marker
  • 36. Which French director is known for his animated film 'The Triplets of Belleville'?
A) Christophe Honoré
B) Joachim Lafosse
C) Pascal Laugier
D) Sylvain Chomet
  • 37. Which French director won an Oscar for 'The Class' in 2008?
A) Laurent Cantet
B) Bruno Dumont
C) Catherine Breillat
D) Claire Denis
  • 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) Leos Carax
B) Abdellatif Kechiche
C) Olivier Assayas
D) François Ozon
  • 40. Which French director won an Oscar for 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie' in 1972?
A) Alain Resnais
B) Jacques Rivette
C) Éric Rohmer
D) Luis Buñuel
  • 41. Who is known for the film 'He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not'?
A) Laetitia Colombani
B) Valérie Donzelli
C) Julie Delpy
D) Maiwenn
  • 42. Which French director is associated with 'Au Revoir les Enfants'?
A) Louis Malle
B) Eric Rohmer
C) Alain Resnais
D) Jean-Pierre Melville
  • 43. Which film marked Audrey Tautou's breakout role, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet?
A) The Intouchables
B) La Haine
C) Blue is the Warmest Colour
D) Amélie
  • 44. Which French director is known for his dialogue-driven comedies like 'Cyrano de Bergerac' (1990) and 'Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra'?
A) Jean-Paul Rappeneau
B) Louis Malle
C) Yves Robert
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) Olivier Assayas
B) Claire Denis
C) Gaspar Noé
D) Julian Schnabel
  • 47. Which French director made a name for himself with films like 'Les Intouchables' (2011) and 'The Upside' (2017)?
A) Olivier Nakache
B) François Truffaut
C) Mathieu Kassovitz
D) Xavier Dolan
  • 48. Who directed the film 'Raw' (Grave) (2016), a horror-drama about a vegetarian turned cannibal in veterinary school?
A) Catherine Corsini
B) Julia Ducournau
C) Mélanie Laurent
D) Alice Winocour
  • 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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