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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

Which film, released in 2021, tells the story of a transgender woman who is discriminated against by her family and community?

  1. The Prom

  2. Happiest Season

  3. Ammonite

  4. Benedetta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Benedetta, directed by Paul Verhoeven, tells the story of Benedetta Carlini, a 17th-century Italian nun who is discriminated against by her family and community because of her sexuality.

Multiple choice

Which award is presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence in filmmaking?

  1. Academy Awards

  2. Golden Globe Awards

  3. British Academy Film Awards

  4. Screen Actors Guild Awards
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious awards in the film industry.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 biographical sports drama film told the story of Indian boxer Dingko Singh?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Meenakshi Sundareshwar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Meenakshi Sundareshwar is not a biographical sports drama film and does not depict the story of Dingko Singh.

Multiple choice

Which 2022 biographical sports drama film depicted the life and achievements of Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Pawn
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pawn, released in 2022, showcased the life and achievements of Viswanathan Anand, a five-time world chess champion.

Multiple choice

Which 2021 biographical sports drama film told the story of Indian sprinter Dutee Chand?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Toolsidas Junior
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Toolsidas Junior is not a biographical sports drama film and does not depict the story of Dutee Chand.

Multiple choice

Which DreamWorks animated film features a soundtrack composed by John Powell?

  1. Shrek

  2. How to Train Your Dragon

  3. Madagascar

  4. Kung Fu Panda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

John Powell composed the soundtrack for How to Train Your Dragon.

Multiple choice

Which DreamWorks animated film features a soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer?

  1. The Prince of Egypt

  2. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

  3. El Dorado

  4. The Road to El Dorado
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hans Zimmer composed the soundtrack for The Prince of Egypt.

Multiple choice

Which DreamWorks animated film features a soundtrack composed by James Newton Howard?

  1. Treasure Planet

  2. Atlantis: The Lost Empire

  3. The Road to El Dorado

  4. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

James Newton Howard composed the soundtrack for Treasure Planet.

Multiple choice

Which DreamWorks animated film features a soundtrack composed by Alexandre Desplat?

  1. Rise of the Guardians

  2. How to Train Your Dragon 2

  3. The Croods

  4. Turbo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alexandre Desplat composed the soundtrack for Rise of the Guardians.

Multiple choice

Which DreamWorks animated film features a soundtrack composed by Alan Silvestri?

  1. The Croods

  2. Turbo

  3. Rise of the Guardians

  4. How to Train Your Dragon 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alan Silvestri composed the soundtrack for The Croods.

Multiple choice

Which DreamWorks animated film features a soundtrack composed by John Debney?

  1. Chicken Run

  2. The Prince of Egypt

  3. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

  4. The Road to El Dorado
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

John Debney composed the soundtrack for Chicken Run.

Multiple choice

Which DreamWorks animated film features a soundtrack composed by Lorne Balfe?

  1. Kung Fu Panda 3

  2. Trolls

  3. The Boss Baby

  4. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lorne Balfe composed the soundtrack for Kung Fu Panda 3.

Multiple choice

Which DreamWorks animated film features a soundtrack composed by Theodore Shapiro?

  1. The Boss Baby

  2. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

  3. The Croods: A New Age

  4. Spirit Untamed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Theodore Shapiro composed the soundtrack for The Boss Baby.

Multiple choice

Which film won the BAFTA for Best Film in 2020?

  1. 1917

  2. Parasite

  3. Joker

  4. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

1917 won the BAFTA for Best Film in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which film won the BAFTA for Best Actress in 2022?

  1. The Power of the Dog

  2. Belfast

  3. Licorice Pizza

  4. Dune
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Power of the Dog won the BAFTA for Best Film in 2022.