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Film, Theatre, and Media

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Indian cinema, theatre, and mass media form a crucial part of static general knowledge. This section covers national awards, prominent actors, censorship issues, and cinematic themes. These concepts frequently appear in SSC, banking, and state PSC examinations to assess a candidate's cultural awareness.

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Film, Theatre, and Media Questions

Multiple choice

Which actor played the lead role in the 2027 Malayalam film "Nna Thaan Case Kodu"?

  1. Kunchacko Boban

  2. Nayanthara

  3. Rima Kallingal

  4. Indrajith Sukumaran
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kunchacko Boban played the lead role in the 2027 Malayalam film "Nna Thaan Case Kodu".

Multiple choice

Who played the role of the antagonist in the 2028 Malayalam film "Ariyippu"?

  1. Kunchacko Boban

  2. Divya Prabha

  3. Lena

  4. Saiju Kurup
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Saiju Kurup played the role of the antagonist in the 2028 Malayalam film "Ariyippu".

Multiple choice

In the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou?, what is the name of the character played by George Clooney, who is based on the character Odysseus from The Odyssey?

  1. Ulysses Everett McGill

  2. Delmar O'Donnell

  3. Pete Hogwallop

  4. Baby Face Nelson
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Explanation

Ulysses Everett McGill's name is a clear reference to Odysseus, the protagonist of The Odyssey.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994?

  1. Bandit Queen

  2. The Piano

  3. Pulp Fiction

  4. Three Colors: Red
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Explanation

Bandit Queen is a 1994 Indian biographical drama film directed by Shekhar Kapur. The film is based on the life of Phoolan Devi, a bandit queen who became a folk hero in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 2002?

  1. Devdas

  2. Monsoon Wedding

  3. Lagaan

  4. 1947 Earth
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Monsoon Wedding is a 2001 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Mira Nair. The film follows the preparations for a traditional Punjabi wedding in Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2003?

  1. The Namesake

  2. Bend It Like Beckham

  3. Mystic River

  4. 21 Grams
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bend It Like Beckham is a 2002 British sports comedy-drama film directed by Gurinder Chadha. The film follows the story of Jess Bhamra, a British Indian girl who dreams of playing football.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2005?

  1. Little Miss Sunshine

  2. The Squid and the Whale

  3. Me and You and Everyone We Know

  4. The War Tapes
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Explanation

Little Miss Sunshine is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. The film follows the Hoover family as they travel to California for the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Silver Lion for Best Cinematography at the Venice Film Festival in 2010?

  1. Black Swan

  2. The Social Network

  3. 127 Hours

  4. Somewhere
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C Correct answer
Explanation

127 Hours is a 2010 American biographical survival drama film directed by Danny Boyle. The film is based on the true story of Aron Ralston, a mountain climber who became trapped in a canyon in Utah.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2013?

  1. Amour

  2. The Intouchables

  3. A Separation

  4. War Horse
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Explanation

Amour is a 2012 French drama film directed by Michael Haneke. The film follows the story of an elderly couple, Georges and Anne, as they deal with Anne's declining health.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography in 2019?

  1. Roma

  2. The Favourite

  3. Cold War

  4. Never Look Away
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Explanation

Roma is a 2018 Mexican drama film directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The film is a semi-autobiographical account of Cuarón's childhood in Mexico City in the 1970s.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography in 2020?

  1. 1917

  2. The Irishman

  3. Joker

  4. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
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Explanation

1917 is a 2019 British war film directed by Sam Mendes. The film follows the story of two British soldiers who are tasked with delivering a message across enemy lines during World War I.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the César Award for Best Cinematography in 2021?

  1. Annette

  2. Benedetta

  3. The Father

  4. Titane
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Explanation

Annette is a 2021 French musical drama film directed by Leos Carax. The film stars Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard as a couple who are struggling to come to terms with the death of their daughter.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Goya Award for Best Cinematography in 2022?

  1. Parallel Mothers

  2. The Good Boss

  3. Official Competition

  4. Mediterraneo
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Explanation

Parallel Mothers is a 2021 Spanish drama film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film follows the story of two women who give birth on the same day in the same hospital.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography in 2023?

  1. Aftersun

  2. Everything Everywhere All at Once

  3. The Inspection

  4. Nanny
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Explanation

Aftersun is a 2022 British drama film directed by Charlotte Wells. The film follows the story of a young woman who reflects on her childhood family vacation with her father.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Cinematography in 2024?

  1. Babylon

  2. The Banshees of Inisherin

  3. Elvis

  4. Tár
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Explanation

Babylon is a 2022 American epic period comedy-drama film directed by Damien Chazelle. The film follows the rise and fall of several characters during the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1920s.