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Cinematography in Indian Films at the Cannes Film Festival

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Which Indian film won the Palme d'Or, the highest prize at the Cannes Film Festival, in 1994?

  1. Bandit Queen

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Monsoon Wedding

  4. Lagaan

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, won the Palme d'Or in 2001, becoming the first Indian film to receive this prestigious award.

Which Indian cinematographer won the Technical Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017?

  1. Subrata Mitra

  2. Rafique Baghdadi

  3. Santosh Sivan

  4. Ravi K. Chandran

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ravi K. Chandran won the Technical Grand Prize for his work in the film 'Monsoon Shootout', directed by Amit Kumar.

Which Indian film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Andhadhun

  3. Sanju

  4. Raazi

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Andhadhun, directed by Sriram Raghavan, was the only Indian film to be selected for the Palme d'Or competition in 2018.

Which Indian cinematographer was nominated for the Palme d'Or for Best Cinematography at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013?

  1. P. C. Sreeram

  2. K. U. Mohanan

  3. S. Ravi Varman

  4. Rajeev Ravi

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

P. C. Sreeram was nominated for his work in the film 'Bombay Talkies', a collaboration of four directors.

Which Indian film won the Camera d'Or, awarded to the best first feature film at the Cannes Film Festival, in 1988?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Mississippi Masala

  3. Monsoon Wedding

  4. The Lunchbox

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salaam Bombay!, directed by Mira Nair, won the Camera d'Or in 1988, making it the first Indian film to receive this award.

Which Indian film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015?

  1. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

  2. Piku

  3. Dil Dhadakne Do

  4. Talvar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Talvar, directed by Meghna Gulzar, was the only Indian film to be selected for the Palme d'Or competition in 2015.

Which Indian cinematographer won the Vulcan Award for Best Cinematography at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012?

  1. Santosh Sivan

  2. Rafique Baghdadi

  3. Ravi K. Chandran

  4. P. C. Sreeram

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rafique Baghdadi won the Vulcan Award for his work in the film 'After the Battle', directed by Yousry Nasrallah.

Which Indian film won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018?

  1. Shoplifters

  2. Burning

  3. Cold War

  4. Capernaum

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Capernaum, directed by Nadine Labaki, won the Jury Prize in 2018, making it the first Lebanese film to win this award.

Which Indian film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019?

  1. Gully Boy

  2. The Sky Is Pink

  3. Article 15

  4. Photograph

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Photograph, directed by Ritesh Batra, was the only Indian film to be selected for the Palme d'Or competition in 2019.

Which Indian cinematographer was nominated for the Palme d'Or for Best Cinematography at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019?

  1. P. C. Sreeram

  2. K. U. Mohanan

  3. S. Ravi Varman

  4. Rajeev Ravi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajeev Ravi was nominated for his work in the film 'Moothon', directed by Geetu Mohandas.

Which Indian film won the Un Certain Regard Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018?

  1. Manta Ray

  2. The Wild Goose Lake

  3. Diamantino

  4. Sofia

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manta Ray, directed by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng, won the Un Certain Regard Award in 2018, making it the first Thai film to win this award.

Which Indian film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021?

  1. The Disciple

  2. Sherni

  3. Sardar Udham

  4. Aamis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Disciple, directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, was the only Indian film to be selected for the Palme d'Or competition in 2021.

Which Indian cinematographer won the Vulcan Award for Best Cinematography at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015?

  1. Santosh Sivan

  2. Rafique Baghdadi

  3. Ravi K. Chandran

  4. P. C. Sreeram

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Santosh Sivan won the Vulcan Award for his work in the film 'Dekalog', directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

Which Indian film won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021?

  1. Memoria

  2. Ahed's Knee

  3. Drive My Car

  4. The Worst Person in the World

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ahed's Knee, directed by Nadav Lapid, won the Jury Prize in 2021, making it the first Israeli film to win this award.

Which Indian film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022?

  1. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

  2. RRR

  3. K.G.F: Chapter 2

  4. Gangubai Kathiawadi

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, directed by R. Madhavan, was the only Indian film to be selected for the Palme d'Or competition in 2022.

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