The Father

Question 1

What is the title of the 2020 psychological drama film about dementia? Directed by?

Answer 1

The Father: Florian Zeller

The Father is Zeller’s directorial debut.

Question 2

Who stars as the octogenarian Welsh man living with dementia in The Father?

Answer 2

Anthony Hopkins

Hopkins’ performance was widely acclaimed.

Question 3

What is the basis for the screenplay of The Father?

Answer 3

Zeller’s 2012 play Le Père

The screenplay was co-written with Christopher Hampton.

Question 4

Which award did Anthony Hopkins win for his role in The Father?

Answer 4

Best Actor

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The Father stars _______ as …. (F)

Answer 5

Olivia Colman

Question 6

What happens to Andre’s perception of reality throughout the film?

Answer 6

He experiences confusion and disorientation

Question 7

What significant emotional moment does Andre express in the film?

Answer 7

He says he wants his mother

Question 8

What creative technique does Zeller use to portray dementia in The Father?

Answer 8

Shows shifts in reality from the victim’s perspective

Question 9

Who is Anne in relation to Anthony?

Answer 9

Daughter

Anne is Anthony’s daughter, who is concerned about his wellbeing.

Question 10

What does Anthony believe about his caregiver?

Answer 10

That she stole his watch

This reflects his paranoia and memory issues due to dementia.

Question 11

Who does Anthony encounter in his flat the next day?

Answer 11

Paul

Paul claims to be Anne’s husband, adding to Anthony’s confusion.

Question 12

How does Anthony perceive Laura during her interview?

Answer 12

He insists he does not need assistance

Anthony’s denial of needing help is a common symptom of dementia.

Question 13

Who does Anthony believe Laura reminds him of?

Answer 13

His other daughter, Lucy

This indicates his fragmented memories and emotional connections.

Question 14

What does Anthony forget about Lucy?

Answer 14

Her accident

This signifies the severity of his memory loss.

Question 15

What significant event occurs between Anne and her husband?

Answer 15

An argument over a cancelled holiday

This illustrates the strain Anthony’s condition puts on family relationships.

Question 16

What does Anthony see when he wakes up in a hospital hallway?

Answer 16

Lucy lying in a hospital bed with blood on her face

This memory is distressing and indicates his emotional turmoil.

Question 17

What does Anthony realize about his living situation?

Answer 17

He believes he still lives in his own flat

His perception of reality is altered due to his dementia.

Question 18

What does Catherine tell Anthony about Anne?

Answer 18

Anne lives in Paris and visits on occasional weekends

This revelation adds to Anthony’s confusion and sense of loss.

Question 19

What emotional response does Anthony exhibit regarding his situation?

Answer 19

He breaks down in tears

This shows his struggle to understand his reality and the loss of his daughter.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: Anthony says he is ‘losing his ______, the branches, the wind and the rain.’

Answer 20

leaves

This metaphor reflects his feelings of deterioration and loss.

Question 21

What role does Bill play in Anthony’s life?

Answer 21

Another nurse who resembles Anne’s husband

This further complicates Anthony’s perception of reality.