Foreign

Question 1

In 1969, Federico Fellini wrote and directed a film adaptation of this Ancient Roman satirical novel. The source material is believed to be one of the earliest recorded novels.

Fun fact: Richard Simmons has an uncredited role as a lyre player in this film.

Answer 1

Satyricon

Question 2

This semi-autobiographical film is considered to be not only one of Federico Fellini’s best films but one of the greatest films of all time. The plot centers around Guido Anselmi, a director suffering from “director’s block”.

Answer 2

8 1/2

Question 3

L’age d’Or [The Golden Age/Age of Gold] and Un Chien Andalou [An Andalusian Dog], two influential and well-regarded surrealist films, were created as collaborations between which two Spaniards, one a filmmaker and one an artist?

Answer 3

Luis Buñuel, Salvador Dali

Question 4

Many well-known filmmaking techniques (including split-screens, tracking shots, and slow motion) were either invented or developed by which Soviet experimental director? These methods are most notably seen in his landmark 1929 release Man with a Movie Camera and an earlier series of newsreels.

Answer 4

Dziga Vertov

Question 5

The title of Iranian director Asghar Farhadi’s second film to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film is a reference to an American play. The film’s protagonist is putting on a production of it in Tehran, and like the protagonist of the play, he struggles to maintain a sense of control over his life and confidence in his reputation at home. Name the play.

Answer 5

Death of a Salesman

Question 6

The 4th-highest grossing documentary to open in the US in 2017, Kedi follows seven characters who roam the city of Istanbul, whittled down from an initial shortlist of 35 potential filming subjects. “Kedi” is the Turkish word for what they are; what does it mean?

Answer 6

Cat

Question 7

Getting its nickname from a capital, Dhallywood is the name for the film industry in this Asian country.

Answer 7

Bangladesh