Silent Era
Who is widely regarded as the first true movie star of the silent era?
Charlie Chaplin
Who was known as the "King of Hollywood" during the Golden Era and starred in classic films like *Gone with the Wind*?
Clark Gable
Which 1967 film, often credited with launching the New Hollywood era, starred Dustin Hoffman as a disillusioned college graduate?
The Graduate.
Which Italian director is known for pioneering the genre of neorealism with his 1948 film *Bicycle Thieves*?
Vittorio De Sica
What is the term used to describe the visual composition of a scene in filmmaking, including the arrangement of actors, lighting, and objects within the frame?
Mise-en-scène.
What was the title of the first feature-length film released during the silent era, and which country produced it?
The Story of the Kelly Gang* (1906)
What was the first color film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture during the Golden Era?
Gone with the Wind* (1939).
What 1972 film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is considered one of the greatest films of all time and helped define the New Hollywood movement?
The Godfather.
Which Japanese filmmaker directed the 1954 epic *Seven Samurai*, a film that has influenced countless Western films and is considered a masterpiece of world cinema?
Akira Kurosawa
Which filmmaking technique involves filming a subject in front of a large green or blue screen, allowing for a different background to be added later in post-production?
Chroma key or green screen.
Which silent film by F.W. Murnau is considered one of the earliest and most influential horror films, and what legal controversy surrounded it?
The film was subject to a legal dispute because it was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's *Dracula*, leading to a court order for all copies of the film to be destroyed.
Which iconic director, known for suspense films, made his American debut with the 1940 film *Rebecca,* which won the Oscar for Best Picture?
Alfred Hitchcock
Which 1971 crime thriller directed by William Friedkin is famous for its gritty realism and a groundbreaking car chase scene, and won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture?
The French Connection.
Which Indian filmmaker is renowned for his "Apu Trilogy" and is often considered one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema?
Satyajit Ray
What is the name of the editing technique that cuts between two different scenes occurring simultaneously in different locations, often used to build tension?
Cross-cutting or parallel editing.
The silent film *The General,* starring Buster Keaton, was based on a real-life event. What was the historical event, and how did the film's portrayal differ from the actual event?
The film was based on the Great Locomotive Chase during the American Civil War. The film portrays the Confederates as the protagonists, while the real-life event was a Union raid.
The Golden Era saw the rise of the studio system. Which studio was known as "The Home of the Stars" and had a lion as its logo?
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
Which filmmaker became a leading figure of New Hollywood with his 1976 film *Taxi Driver*, and later won an Oscar for Best Director for his 2006 film *The Departed*?
Martin Scorsese
The French New Wave was a revolutionary movement in world cinema. Which film, directed by Jean-Luc Godard in 1960, is often cited as a quintessential work of this movement?
Breathless
Which type of camera movement involves the camera being mounted on a track, dolly, or crane, allowing for smooth and controlled movement through a scene?
Tracking shot or dolly shot.
In the 1927 silent film *Metropolis,* directed by Fritz Lang, groundbreaking special effects were used, including a technique that involved a miniature set and mirror. What was the name of this technique, and how did it contribute to the visual impact of the film?
The technique is called the "Schüfftan process," which involved using mirrors to create the illusion of actors interacting with miniature sets, enhancing the film's futuristic cityscape.
The 1941 film *Citizen Kane,* directed by Orson Welles, is often cited as one of the greatest films of all time. What innovative technique did Welles use in the film's cinematography, and how did it impact the visual storytelling?
Welles used "deep focus" cinematography, where everything in the frame, from the foreground to the background, is in sharp focus. This technique allowed for complex compositions and layered storytelling, giving the audience the ability to observe multiple actions and details within a single shot.
The New Hollywood era saw a shift in how films were financed and distributed. Which 1977 blockbuster, directed by George Lucas, is credited with revolutionizing the film industry’s approach to merchandising, special effects, and franchise-building?
Star Wars
The Brazilian film *City of God* (*Cidade de Deus*) gained international acclaim for its portrayal of life in Rio de Janeiro's favelas. Who directed this 2002 film, and what unique approach did the director use in casting the film?
Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund co-directed the film. The unique approach involved casting non-professional actors from the actual favelas to bring authenticity to the film’s portrayal of life in the slums.
The "Vertigo effect," or "dolly zoom," is a famous filmmaking technique used to create a disorienting feeling. How is this effect achieved, and which director popularized it?
The Vertigo effect is achieved by zooming in or out with the camera lens while simultaneously moving the camera in the opposite direction on a dolly. This creates a visual distortion where the background appears to change in size relative to the foreground. Alfred Hitchcock popularized this technique in his 1958 film *Vertigo.*