The Parallel Cinema Movement

Description: The Parallel Cinema Movement in India was a significant movement in Indian cinema that emerged in the 1950s and continued into the 1980s. It was a reaction against the mainstream commercial cinema and sought to create more realistic and socially relevant films. This quiz will test your knowledge about the Parallel Cinema Movement.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Parallel Cinema Movement?

  1. Realism

  2. Social relevance

  3. Commercial success

  4. Artistic merit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Parallel Cinema Movement was characterized by its focus on realism and social relevance, rather than commercial success.

Which of the following directors is considered to be one of the pioneers of the Parallel Cinema Movement?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ritwik Ghatak

  3. Mrinal Sen

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, and Mrinal Sen are all considered to be pioneers of the Parallel Cinema Movement.

Which of the following films is considered to be a landmark film of the Parallel Cinema Movement?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Meghe Dhaka Tara

  3. Do Bigha Zamin

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, Meghe Dhaka Tara, and Do Bigha Zamin are all considered to be landmark films of the Parallel Cinema Movement.

The Parallel Cinema Movement was influenced by which of the following?

  1. Italian neorealism

  2. French New Wave

  3. Japanese cinema

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Parallel Cinema Movement was influenced by Italian neorealism, French New Wave, and Japanese cinema.

Which of the following themes was often explored in films of the Parallel Cinema Movement?

  1. Poverty

  2. Social injustice

  3. Class struggle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Poverty, social injustice, and class struggle were all common themes explored in films of the Parallel Cinema Movement.

The Parallel Cinema Movement had a significant impact on which of the following?

  1. Indian cinema

  2. World cinema

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Parallel Cinema Movement had a significant impact on both Indian cinema and world cinema.

Which of the following actors was often associated with the Parallel Cinema Movement?

  1. Uttam Kumar

  2. Suchitra Sen

  3. Soumitra Chatterjee

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uttam Kumar, Suchitra Sen, and Soumitra Chatterjee were all actors who were often associated with the Parallel Cinema Movement.

Which of the following actresses was often associated with the Parallel Cinema Movement?

  1. Sharmila Tagore

  2. Madhabi Mukherjee

  3. Waheeda Rehman

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sharmila Tagore, Madhabi Mukherjee, and Waheeda Rehman were all actresses who were often associated with the Parallel Cinema Movement.

Which of the following films won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Meghe Dhaka Tara

  3. Do Bigha Zamin

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pather Panchali won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955.

Which of the following films won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival?

  1. Meghe Dhaka Tara

  2. Do Bigha Zamin

  3. Aparajito

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meghe Dhaka Tara won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1960.

Which of the following films won the Berlin International Film Festival's Golden Bear?

  1. Do Bigha Zamin

  2. Aparajito

  3. Charulata

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aparajito won the Berlin International Film Festival's Golden Bear in 1959.

Which of the following films won the Moscow International Film Festival's Grand Prix?

  1. Charulata

  2. Nayak

  3. Teen Kanya

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charulata, Nayak, and Teen Kanya all won the Moscow International Film Festival's Grand Prix.

Which of the following films won the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival's Crystal Globe?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Meghe Dhaka Tara

  3. Aparajito

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, Meghe Dhaka Tara, and Aparajito all won the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival's Crystal Globe.

Which of the following films won the San Francisco International Film Festival's Golden Gate Award?

  1. Do Bigha Zamin

  2. Aparajito

  3. Charulata

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Do Bigha Zamin, Aparajito, and Charulata all won the San Francisco International Film Festival's Golden Gate Award.

Which of the following films won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Meghe Dhaka Tara

  3. Do Bigha Zamin

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, Meghe Dhaka Tara, and Do Bigha Zamin all won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.

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