The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which comedy troupe created the film Les Bronzés (1978)?
Possible answers:
- Le Splendid
- Les Inconnus
- Les Robins des Bois
- Les Nuls
Explanation: Le Splendid troupe, including Josiane Balasko, Michel Blanc, Christian Clavier, Gérard Jugnot, and Thierry Lhermitte, created Les Bronzés adapted from their stage play.
Question 2 : Which actor plays agent OSS 117 in Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006) and Lost in Rio (2009)?
Possible answers:
- Jean Dujardin
- Gilles Lellouche
- Guillaume Canet
- Omar Sy
Explanation: Jean Dujardin plays Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath in the first two OSS 117 films, directed by Michel Hazanavicius. The duo later collaborated on The Artist, which won Best Picture at the 2012 Oscars.
Question 3 : In what year was Le Père Noël est une Ordure released?
Possible answers:
- 1979
- 1982
- 1985
- 1988
Explanation: Le Père Noël est une Ordure was released in 1982. Adapted from Le Splendid's play, the film has become a classic shown every Christmas on French TV, starring Thierry Lhermitte, Anémone, and Josiane Balasko.
Question 4 : In Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002), who plays the role of Numérobis?
Possible answers:
- Édouard Baer
- Dany Boon
- Gérard Darmon
- Jamel Debbouze
Explanation: Jamel Debbouze plays Numérobis, the architect tasked with building a palace for Cleopatra. Alain Chabat's film attracted over 14 million viewers, a record for a comic book adaptation.
Question 5 : Which duo of actors forms the main pair in La Grande Vadrouille (1966)?
Possible answers:
- Pierre Richard and Gérard Depardieu
- Fernandel and Jean Gabin
- Bourvil and Louis de Funès
- Jean-Paul Belmondo and Alain Delon
Explanation: Bourvil and Louis de Funès form the legendary duo in Gérard Oury's La Grande Vadrouille. The film remained the biggest French box-office hit for 42 years, until Welcome to the Sticks in 2008.
Question 6 : In which country does the cult comedy Dikkenek (2006) with François Damiens take place?
Possible answers:
- France
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Belgium
Explanation: Dikkenek takes place in Brussels, Belgium. Olivier Van Hoofstadt's film has become a classic of Belgian humor. "Dikkenek" is a Brussels word meaning "braggart" or "show-off".
Question 7 : In The Dinner Game (1998), what is the passion of François Pignon, played by Jacques Villeret?
Possible answers:
- Model railways
- Knitting
- Matchstick models
- Giant puzzles
Explanation: François Pignon is passionate about matchstick models. Francis Veber's film attracted over 9 million viewers and was remade in English as Dinner for Schmucks (2010).
Question 8 : Who is the creator of Kaamelott, the series that became a film in 2021 with Kaamelott: First Installment?
Possible answers:
- Alain Chabat
- Alexandre Astier
- Franck Dubosc
- Kad Merad
Explanation: Alexandre Astier created, wrote, directed, and plays King Arthur in Kaamelott. The series ran for 6 books (2005-2009). The film First Installment (2021) attracted over 2.6 million viewers.
Question 9 : Which comedy trio directed and starred in Les Trois Frères (1995)?
Possible answers:
- Le Splendid
- Les Inconnus
- Les Nuls
- Les Chevaliers du Fiel
Explanation: Les Inconnus (Didier Bourdon, Bernard Campan, and Pascal Légitimus) wrote, directed, and starred in Les Trois Frères. The film attracted over 6 million viewers in France.
Question 10 : Which actor stars in the American remake of The Intouchables, titled The Upside (2017)?
Possible answers:
- Kevin Hart
- Chris Rock
- Eddie Murphy
- Will Smith
Explanation: Kevin Hart plays Dell Scott in The Upside, alongside Bryan Cranston. The American film is a remake of the French film The Intouchables (2011) starring Omar Sy and François Cluzet.
