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