The rise of the Nouvelle Vague in French cinema

1. What was the Nouvelle Vague?

A) A type of French cuisine
B) A fashion trend in the 1980s
C) A film movement in France in the late 1950s to 1960s
D) A political movement in France

2. What year is typically considered the starting point of the Nouvelle Vague?

A) 1965
B) 1960
C) 1956
D) 1959

3. Who co-founded the influential film magazine 'Cahiers du Cinéma'?

A) François Truffaut
B) Jacques Demy
C) Jean-Pierre Melville
D) André Bazin

4. What influence did American film have on the Nouvelle Vague directors?

A) They were indifferent to it
B) They rejected its principles completely
C) They admired its realism and innovative techniques
D) They tried to imitate its style

5. Which city is most associated with Nouvelle Vague cinema?

A) Berlin
B) Paris
C) London
D) New York

6. Which characteristic is often seen in the editing style of Nouvelle Vague films?

A) Jump cuts
B) Linear storytelling
C) Minimal dialogue
D) Long takes

7. What role did improvisation play in Nouvelle Vague films?

A) It was only used in comedies.
B) It was rarely used.
C) It was strictly avoided.
D) It was often used to create authenticity.

8. Which film did Jean-Luc Godard direct that is a hallmark of the Nouvelle Vague?

A) The 400 Blows
B) Jules and Jim
C) Cleo from 5 to 7
D) Breathless (À bout de souffle)

9. What was the Nouvelle Vague's impact on world cinema?

A) Influenced filmmakers worldwide in style and narrative
B) Promoted only French films.
C) Led to the decline of cinema.
D) Had no significant impact.

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