The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which filmmaker is considered the pioneer of the French New Wave and directed "Cléo from 5 to 7" (1962)?
Possible answers:
- Agnès Varda
- Cédric Klapisch
- Luc Besson
- Michel Gondry
Explanation: Agnès Varda (1928-2019), an essential figure of French cinema, directed over 40 films including "Vagabond" (1985, Golden Lion at Venice) and "Faces Places" (2017, Oscar-nominated). She was the first woman to receive an Honorary Oscar in 2017.
Question 2 : In what year was The Intouchables released in France?
Possible answers:
- 2009
- 2010
- 2011
- 2012
Explanation: The Intouchables by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano was released on November 2, 2011. With over 19 million admissions, it is the second highest-grossing French film ever.
Question 3 : Who directed La Haine, released in 1995?
Possible answers:
- Cédric Klapisch
- Mathieu Kassovitz
- Thomas Langmann
- Jacques Audiard
Explanation: Mathieu Kassovitz directed La Haine at just 27 years old. The film won the Best Director award at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival and follows a day in the life of three young men from the suburbs.
Question 4 : In Les Visiteurs (1993), what famous line does Jacquouille la Fripouille regularly say?
Possible answers:
- That's not wrong!
- They didn't understand us!
- My Lord!
- What is this mess?
Explanation: The line "Qu'est-ce que c'est que ce bins?" became a classic of French pop culture. Les Visiteurs attracted over 13 million viewers in France.
Question 5 : Which actor plays Korben Dallas in Luc Besson's The Fifth Element (1997)?
Possible answers:
- Gérard Depardieu
- Bruce Willis
- Vincent Cassel
- Jean Reno
Explanation: Bruce Willis plays Korben Dallas, a former special agent turned taxi driver. The film was the biggest French box-office hit of 1997 with over 7 million admissions.
Question 6 : In Léon: The Professional (1994), what is the profession of Jean Reno's character?
Possible answers:
- Police officer
- Private detective
- Hitman
- Spy
Explanation: Léon is a lonely hitman living in New York's Little Italy. This Luc Besson film introduced Natalie Portman to the world in the role of Mathilda.
Question 7 : Which comedy trio created the film La Cité de la Peur (1994)?
Possible answers:
- Les Nuls
- Le Splendid
- Les Inconnus
- Les Robins des Bois
Explanation: La Cité de la Peur was made by Les Nuls (Alain Chabat, Dominique Farrugia, and Chantal Lauby). The film parodies film festivals and horror movies and has become a cult classic in France.
Question 8 : Which actor plays the supervisor Clément Mathieu in The Chorus (2004)?
Possible answers:
- Daniel Auteuil
- Jean-Paul Rouve
- Gérard Jugnot
- François Cluzet
Explanation: Gérard Jugnot plays Clément Mathieu, a music teacher who transforms a troubled boarding school through singing. The film attracted over 8 million viewers in France.
Question 9 : Which actor plays Cyrano in Jean-Paul Rappeneau's Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)?
Possible answers:
- Jean Reno
- Fabrice Luchini
- Daniel Auteuil
- Gérard Depardieu
Explanation: Gérard Depardieu won the César for Best Actor for this role. The film also received the Best Actor award at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
Question 10 : How many admissions did Welcome to the Sticks (2008) achieve in France?
Possible answers:
- Over 10 million
- Over 14 million
- Over 17 million
- Over 20 million
Explanation: Welcome to the Sticks by Dany Boon attracted over 20 million viewers, making it the biggest French box-office hit ever, ahead of The Intouchables (19.5M) and La Grande Vadrouille (17.3M).
