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