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Cinema and Film Awards

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Cinema and Film Awards covers Oscar-winning movies, historical Hollywood milestones, and acclaimed directors. The questions also address various film genres like documentaries and animated features. Reviewing these facts builds a strong foundation for the general awareness section.

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Cinema and Film Awards Questions

Multiple choice

What is the highest-grossing film in Italy?

  1. Quo Vado?

  2. Benvenuti al Sud

  3. La vita è bella

  4. Perfetti sconosciuti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Quo Vado?, released in 2016, is the highest-grossing film in Italy, with a box office revenue of over $65 million.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing film in Australia?

  1. Crocodile Dundee

  2. Mad Max: Fury Road

  3. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

  4. Muriel's Wedding
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Crocodile Dundee, released in 1986, is the highest-grossing film in Australia, with a box office revenue of over $47 million.

Multiple choice

What is the highest-grossing film in Canada?

  1. Bon Cop, Bad Cop

  2. My Big Fat Greek Wedding

  3. Corner Gas: The Movie

  4. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
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Explanation

Bon Cop, Bad Cop, released in 2006, is the highest-grossing film in Canada, with a box office revenue of over $12 million.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing film in Brazil?

  1. Tropa de Elite

  2. Cidade de Deus

  3. O Auto da Compadecida

  4. Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos
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Explanation

Tropa de Elite, released in 2007, is the highest-grossing film in Brazil, with a box office revenue of over $10 million.

Multiple choice

What is the highest-grossing film in Mexico?

  1. No se aceptan devoluciones

  2. Nosotros los Nobles

  3. ¿Qué culpa tiene el niño?

  4. Instructions Not Included
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Explanation

No se aceptan devoluciones, released in 2013, is the highest-grossing film in Mexico, with a box office revenue of over $100 million.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing film in Argentina?

  1. Relatos salvajes

  2. El secreto de sus ojos

  3. Metegol

  4. El Clan
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Explanation

Relatos salvajes, released in 2014, is the highest-grossing film in Argentina, with a box office revenue of over $25 million.

Multiple choice

What is the highest-grossing film in Chile?

  1. Stefan v/s Kramer

  2. El Chacotero Sentimental

  3. Sexo con Amor

  4. Machuca
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Explanation

Stefan v/s Kramer, released in 2012, is the highest-grossing film in Chile, with a box office revenue of over $10 million.

Multiple choice

Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing film in Peru?

  1. Asu Mare

  2. Asu Mare 2

  3. La teta asustada

  4. El secreto de sus ojos
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Explanation

Asu Mare, released in 2013, is the highest-grossing film in Peru, with a box office revenue of over $10 million.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the German propaganda film that depicted the sinking of the British passenger liner RMS Lusitania?

  1. The Battle of the Somme

  2. The Sinking of the Lusitania

  3. All Quiet on the Western Front

  4. Paths of Glory
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The German propaganda film "The Sinking of the Lusitania" was released in 1918 and aimed to justify the sinking of the British passenger liner RMS Lusitania.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the American propaganda film that depicted the sinking of the German submarine U-35?

  1. The Battle of the Somme

  2. The Sinking of the Lusitania

  3. All Quiet on the Western Front

  4. Paths of Glory
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Correct answer
Explanation

The American propaganda film "The Sinking of the U-35" was released in 1918 and aimed to boost morale by depicting the sinking of a German submarine.

Multiple choice

Which documentary series follows the adventures of a group of friends as they travel the world on a shoestring budget?

  1. The Amazing Race

  2. An Idiot Abroad

  3. No Reservations

  4. Parts Unknown
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An Idiot Abroad is a British documentary series that follows the adventures of Karl Pilkington as he travels the world to experience different cultures and customs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the film that follows the journey of a young couple who travel to Southeast Asia on a budget?

  1. The Beach

  2. The Hangover Part II

  3. Crazy Rich Asians

  4. The Grand Budapest Hotel
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Explanation

The Beach is a 2000 American adventure drama film based on Alex Garland's 1996 novel of the same name. The film follows the journey of a young American backpacker named Richard as he travels to Thailand and discovers a hidden beach paradise.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the film that follows the journey of a young woman who travels to Europe on a Eurail pass?

  1. Before Sunrise

  2. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

  3. EuroTrip

  4. The Lizzie McGuire Movie
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Explanation

Before Sunrise is a 1995 American romantic drama film written and directed by Richard Linklater. The film follows the journey of a young American man named Jesse and a young French woman named Celine as they travel around Europe on a Eurail pass.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the film that follows the journey of a young man who travels to South America on a motorcycle?

  1. The Motorcycle Diaries

  2. Easy Rider

  3. Wild Hogs

  4. Sons of Anarchy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Motorcycle Diaries is a 2004 biographical drama film based on the 1993 book of the same name by Ernesto Guevara. The film follows the journey of a young Ernesto Guevara, who later became known as Che Guevara, as he travels around South America with his friend Alberto Granado.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the film that follows the journey of a young woman who travels to Africa to volunteer at an orphanage?

  1. The Blind Side

  2. The Help

  3. 12 Years a Slave

  4. The Lion King
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film follows the journey of a young lion named Simba as he learns to embrace his destiny as king.