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  • 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) François Truffaut
B) Jean-Luc Godard
C) Jacques Audiard
D) Claude Lelouch
  • 2. Who directed 'Amélie'?
A) Roman Polanski
B) Louis Malle
C) Jean-Pierre Jeunet
D) Luc Besson
  • 3. Who directed the film 'La Haine'?
A) Olivier Assayas
B) Mathieu Kassovitz
C) Michel Gondry
D) Gaspar Noé
  • 4. Which French New Wave director influenced filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese?
A) Eric Rohmer
B) Alain Resnais
C) Agnès Varda
D) François Truffaut
  • 5. Which actress starred in the film 'Blue Is the Warmest Color'?
A) Marion Cotillard
B) Adèle Exarchopoulos
C) Juliette Binoche
D) Léa Seydoux
  • 6. Which French director is known for his work in surrealism and fantasy films?
A) Louis Malle
B) Jean Cocteau
C) Marcel Carné
D) Henri-Georges Clouzot
  • 7. Who directed the black and white silent film 'La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc'?
A) François Truffaut
B) Georges Méliès
C) Jean Renoir
D) Carl Theodor Dreyer
  • 8. Which movie by Gaspar Noé is known for its controversial and explicit content?
A) Enter the Void
B) Irreversible
C) Love
D) Climax
  • 9. Who directed the film 'The Piano Teacher' starring Isabelle Huppert?
A) Olivier Assayas
B) Michael Haneke
C) Catherine Breillat
D) Gaspar Noé
  • 10. Which French actress starred in the musical 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'?
A) Catherine Deneuve
B) Juliette Binoche
C) Isabelle Huppert
D) Brigitte Bardot
  • 11. Who directed the film 'Laurence Anyways' about a transgender woman's life spanning a decade?
A) François Ozon
B) Jean-Marc Vallée
C) Xavier Dolan
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) Rust and Bone
C) A Prophet
D) Dheepan
  • 13. Who directed 'Jean de Florette', a drama highlighting greed and betrayal?
A) Robert Bresson
B) Louis Malle
C) Claude Berri
D) Jean-Pierre Melville
  • 14. Which French film received an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2011?
A) Amour
B) The Intouchables
C) The Artist
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) Eric Rohmer
B) Luis Buñuel
C) Jean Renoir
D) Marcel Carné
  • 17. Which film starring Juliette Binoche features a couple in the aftermath of a tragic accident?
A) Three Colors: Blue
B) Chocolat
C) The English Patient
D) Certified Copy
  • 18. Who directed the dystopian sci-fi film 'Delicatessen'?
A) Gaspar Noé
B) Luc Besson
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) Marseille
C) Lyon
D) Paris
  • 20. Who directed the film 'A Prophet'?
A) Claire Denis
B) Olivier Assayas
C) Arnaud Desplechin
D) Jacques Audiard
  • 21. Who is known for the film 'Irreversible' in 2002?
A) Gaspar Noé
B) Agnès Varda
C) Alain Resnais
D) Alain Cavalier
  • 22. Who directed the film 'Betty Blue'?
A) Louis Malle
B) Robert Bresson
C) Claude Sautet
D) Jean-Jacques Beineix
  • 23. 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) Céline Sciamma
C) Jacques Audiard
D) Mathieu Kassovitz
  • 24. In which French city is the Lumière brothers' Institute located, known for its contribution to early cinema?
A) Lyon
B) Marseille
C) Paris
D) Nice
  • 25. What is the title of the French silent film director Georges Méliès' famous work?
A) Metropolis
B) The Birth of a Nation
C) The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
D) A Trip to the Moon
  • 26. Which French director made a name for himself with films like 'Les Intouchables' (2011) and 'The Upside' (2017)?
A) François Truffaut
B) Xavier Dolan
C) Olivier Nakache
D) Mathieu Kassovitz
  • 27. Who directed the film 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' (2007), based on the memoir of Jean-Dominique Bauby?
A) Julian Schnabel
B) Claire Denis
C) Gaspar Noé
D) Olivier Assayas
  • 28. Who directed the film 'Raw' (Grave) (2016), a horror-drama about a vegetarian turned cannibal in veterinary school?
A) Alice Winocour
B) Mélanie Laurent
C) Catherine Corsini
D) Julia Ducournau
  • 29. Who directed the film 'Blue Is the Warmest Color'?
A) Olivier Assayas
B) Abdellatif Kechiche
C) Michel Gondry
D) Céline Sciamma
  • 30. Which French director is known for his animated film 'The Triplets of Belleville'?
A) Joachim Lafosse
B) Sylvain Chomet
C) Pascal Laugier
D) Christophe Honoré
  • 31. Which film marked Audrey Tautou's breakout role, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet?
A) The Intouchables
B) Blue is the Warmest Colour
C) La Haine
D) Amélie
  • 32. Who is considered the 'father of French cinema'?
A) Georges Méliès
B) Jean-Luc Godard
C) Claude Chabrol
D) François Truffaut
  • 33. Who directed the 2011 film 'The Artist'?
A) Tom Hooper
B) Michel Hazanavicius
C) Asghar Farhadi
D) Xavier Dolan
  • 34. Which French actress won an Oscar for her role in 'La Vie en Rose'?
A) Marion Cotillard
B) Juliette Binoche
C) Catherine Deneuve
D) Isabelle Huppert
  • 35. Which French director is known for films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water'?
A) Alejandro González Iñárritu
B) Roman Polanski
C) Pedro Almodóvar
D) Guillermo del Toro
  • 36. Which French actress starred in 'La Belle Noiseuse' and 'Hiroshima Mon Amour'?
A) Catherine Deneuve
B) Juliette Binoche
C) Emmanuelle Riva
D) Isabelle Huppert
  • 37. Which French director won an Oscar for 'The Class' in 2008?
A) Bruno Dumont
B) Claire Denis
C) Catherine Breillat
D) Laurent Cantet
  • 38. What is the name of the famous French film festival held annually in Cannes?
A) Venice Film Festival
B) Cannes Film Festival
C) Berlin International Film Festival
D) Toronto International Film Festival
  • 39. Who is known for the film 'He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not'?
A) Julie Delpy
B) Maiwenn
C) Laetitia Colombani
D) Valérie Donzelli
  • 40. Which French director is associated with the 'Cinema du Look' movement?
A) Luc Besson
B) Cédric Klapisch
C) Claire Denis
D) François Ozon
  • 41. Who was the first female director to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes film festival?
A) Catherine Breillat
B) Sofia Coppola
C) Agnès Varda
D) Jane Campion
  • 42. Which French director made 'La Jetée' in 1962?
A) Jacques Demy
B) Agnès Varda
C) René Clément
D) Chris Marker
  • 43. Which French director gained international recognition for 'Persepolis' (2007), an animated film based on her graphic novel autobiography?
A) Marjane Satrapi
B) Caroline Deruas
C) Justine Triet
D) Céline Sciamma
  • 44. Which French director is known for 'Lovers on the Bridge'?
A) Olivier Assayas
B) François Ozon
C) Abdellatif Kechiche
D) Leos Carax
  • 45. Which French director is known for his dialogue-driven comedies like 'Cyrano de Bergerac' (1990) and 'Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra'?
A) Louis Malle
B) Alain Resnais
C) Jean-Paul Rappeneau
D) Yves Robert
  • 46. Who directed the film 'Cleo from 5 to 7' in 1962?
A) Agnès Varda
B) Alain Resnais
C) Jacques Tati
D) Jacques Rivette
  • 47. Which French director is associated with 'Au Revoir les Enfants'?
A) Jean-Pierre Melville
B) Louis Malle
C) Alain Resnais
D) Eric Rohmer
  • 48. Which French director won an Oscar for 'The Pianist' in 2002?
A) Roman Polanski
B) Gaspar Noé
C) Bertrand Bonello
D) Olivier Assayas
  • 49. Which French director won an Oscar for 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie' in 1972?
A) Jacques Rivette
B) Éric Rohmer
C) Alain Resnais
D) Luis Buñuel
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