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Political Film and Television: The Politics of Representation

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Which of the following films is known for its depiction of the political struggles of the African American Civil Rights Movement?

  1. Selma

  2. 12 Years a Slave

  3. The Help

  4. Django Unchained


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selma is a 2014 biographical drama film that tells the story of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, led by Martin Luther King Jr., which were a key moment in the American Civil Rights Movement.

Which television series is known for its satirical portrayal of American politics?

  1. Veep

  2. House of Cards

  3. The West Wing

  4. Scandal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veep is a 2012-2019 American political satire television series created by Armando Iannucci. The series follows the fictional Vice President of the United States, Selina Meyer, and her staff as they navigate the challenges of politics.

Which film is known for its depiction of the political corruption and power struggles within the British government?

  1. The Crown

  2. The Queen

  3. The Iron Lady

  4. Darkest Hour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Crown is a 2016-present British historical drama television series created and written by Peter Morgan. The series follows the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her marriage to Prince Philip in 1947 to the present day.

Which film is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the working class in the United States?

  1. Parasite

  2. Nomadland

  3. Sorry to Bother You

  4. The Florida Project


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nomadland is a 2020 American drama film directed by Chloé Zhao. The film follows Fern (Frances McDormand), a woman who leaves her home in Nevada after the economic collapse of 2008 and embarks on a journey as a modern-day nomad.

Which television series is known for its depiction of the political and personal lives of the British royal family?

  1. The Crown

  2. The Queen

  3. The Iron Lady

  4. Darkest Hour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Crown is a 2016-present British historical drama television series created and written by Peter Morgan. The series follows the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her marriage to Prince Philip in 1947 to the present day.

Which film is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States?

  1. Moonlight

  2. The Danish Girl

  3. Call Me by Your Name

  4. Carol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moonlight is a 2016 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins. The film follows the life of Chiron (Trevante Rhodes), an African-American man growing up in a poor neighborhood of Miami, Florida.

Which television series is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the working class in the United Kingdom?

  1. This Is England

  2. The Full Monty

  3. Brassed Off

  4. Billy Elliot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This Is England is a 2006 British drama film written and directed by Shane Meadows. The film follows the life of Shaun (Thomas Turgoose), a 12-year-old boy growing up in a working-class town in England in the 1980s.

Which film is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the indigenous population in Canada?

  1. Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner

  2. Black Robe

  3. The Revenant

  4. Wind River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is a 2001 Canadian epic drama film directed by Zacharias Kunuk. The film is set in the Arctic in the 16th century and tells the story of Atanarjuat (Natar Ungalaaq), a young man who is exiled from his community after killing his brother.

Which television series is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the African American community in the United States?

  1. The Wire

  2. Atlanta

  3. Insecure

  4. black-ish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wire is a 2002-2008 American crime drama television series created and written by David Simon. The series follows the lives of police officers, drug dealers, and politicians in Baltimore, Maryland.

Which film is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the Palestinian people?

  1. Omar

  2. Paradise Now

  3. The Salt of the Earth

  4. The Battle of Algiers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Omar is a 2013 Palestinian drama television series created by Hany Abu-Assad. The series follows the lives of three young men living in the West Bank city of Ramallah, who are involved in the Palestinian resistance movement.

Which television series is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the Chinese people?

  1. The Story of Yanxi Palace

  2. Nirvana in Fire

  3. 琅琊榜

  4. The Empress of China


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nirvana in Fire is a 2015 Chinese historical drama television series based on the novel of the same name by Hai Yan. The series follows the story of Mei Changsu (Hu Ge), a brilliant strategist who helps the young Prince Jing (Wang Kai) to reclaim the throne from his corrupt brother, Prince Yu (Chen Long).

Which film is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the Indian people?

  1. Lagaan

  2. 3 Idiots

  3. Dangal

  4. PK


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan is a 2001 Indian epic sports drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film is set in the 1890s in the British Raj and tells the story of Bhuvan (Aamir Khan), a young farmer who leads his village in a cricket match against the British in order to avoid paying a heavy tax.

Which television series is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the Japanese people?

  1. 半沢直樹

  2. JIN

  3. 白い巨塔

  4. 天皇の料理番


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

半沢直樹 is a 2013 Japanese television drama series based on the novel of the same name by Ikeido Jun. The series follows the story of Naoki Hanzawa (Sakai Masato), a banker who is demoted to a branch office after he refuses to participate in a cover-up of a bad loan.

Which film is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the Korean people?

  1. Parasite

  2. Snowpiercer

  3. The Host

  4. Train to Busan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parasite is a 2019 South Korean black comedy film directed by Bong Joon-ho. The film follows the story of the Kim family, a poor family who lives in a cramped basement apartment in Seoul. When the son, Ki-woo (Choi Woo-shik), gets a job as a tutor for the wealthy Park family, the two families become entangled in a complex web of deception and class struggle.

Which television series is known for its depiction of the political and social struggles of the Russian people?

  1. The Thaw

  2. The Sniffer

  3. Major

  4. The Bridge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thaw is a 2013 Russian television drama series created by Valeri Todorovsky and Konstantin Ernst. The series follows the story of a group of people who are trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world after a nuclear war.

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