The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which film won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1998 for its love story on a cruise ship?
Possible answers:
- Titanic
- Saving Private Ryan
- Good Will Hunting
- Shakespeare in Love
Explanation: James Cameron's Titanic won 11 Oscars in 1998, including Best Picture.
Question 2 : Which actor won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as the Joker in 2020?
Possible answers:
- Heath Ledger
- Jack Nicholson
- Jared Leto
- Joaquin Phoenix
Explanation: Joaquin Phoenix won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of the Joker in Todd Phillips' film.
Question 3 : Which French film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2021?
Possible answers:
- The Olympiads
- France
- Annette
- Titane
Explanation: Titane by Julia Ducournau won the 2021 Palme d'Or, making her the second woman to receive this award.
Question 4 : Which animated film won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2020?
Possible answers:
- Dragons 3
- Klaus
- Toy Story 4
- Frozen 2
Explanation: Toy Story 4 won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2020, the fourth installment of the Pixar saga.
Question 5 : Which actress holds the record for most Oscar wins with 4 statuettes?
Possible answers:
- Meryl Streep
- Katharine Hepburn
- Ingrid Bergman
- Bette Davis
Explanation: Katharine Hepburn won 4 Oscars for Best Actress, a record unmatched to this day.
Question 6 : Which director has won the most Best Director Oscars with 4 victories?
Possible answers:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- John Ford
- Martin Scorsese
- Steven Spielberg
Explanation: John Ford holds the record with 4 Best Director Oscars for his westerns and classic dramas.
Question 7 : Which film won the César for Best Film in 2012 for a black and white silent film?
Possible answers:
- Polisse
- Intouchables
- The Artist
- Declaration of War
Explanation: The Artist by Michel Hazanavicius won 6 César awards and 5 Oscars, including Best Picture.
Question 8 : Which film won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2020?
Possible answers:
- Parasite
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
- Joker
- 1917
Explanation: Parasite by Bong Joon-ho became the first non-English language film to win the Oscar for Best Picture, making cinema history.
Question 9 : Who won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in "La La Land" (2017)?
Possible answers:
- Amy Adams
- Emma Stone
- Natalie Portman
- Jennifer Lawrence
Explanation: Emma Stone won the Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of Mia, an aspiring actress, in Damien Chazelle's musical. She won a second Oscar in 2024 for Poor Things.
Question 10 : Which British actor holds the record for most Best Actor Oscars, with 3 statuettes?
Possible answers:
- Jack Nicholson
- Anthony Hopkins
- Marlon Brando
- Daniel Day-Lewis
Explanation: Daniel Day-Lewis won 3 Best Actor Oscars (My Left Foot 1989, There Will Be Blood 2007, Lincoln 2012), an absolute record for a male actor. He retired from acting in 2017.
