Film and Political Systems

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Which film explores the theme of political corruption and its impact on society?

  1. The Godfather

  2. Citizen Kane

  3. All the President's Men

  4. Wag the Dog


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All the President's Men is a 1976 American historical drama film about the Watergate scandal.

In the film 'V for Vendetta', what is the name of the totalitarian government that controls the country?

  1. The Party

  2. The State

  3. The Empire

  4. The Federation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Party is a totalitarian government that controls the country in the film 'V for Vendetta'.

Which film depicts the rise and fall of a charismatic political leader?

  1. The Great Dictator

  2. Malcolm X

  3. Gandhi

  4. Che


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gandhi is a 1982 biographical drama film about the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement.

In the film 'The Battle of Algiers', what is the name of the Algerian revolutionary leader?

  1. Ali La Pointe

  2. Djamila Bouhired

  3. Larbi Ben M'hidi

  4. Ahmed Ben Bella


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ali La Pointe is the name of the Algerian revolutionary leader in the film 'The Battle of Algiers'.

Which film explores the theme of political oppression and the struggle for freedom?

  1. Schindler's List

  2. The Pianist

  3. Life is Beautiful

  4. The Shawshank Redemption


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Life is Beautiful is a 1997 Italian comedy-drama film about a Jewish-Italian family's experience during the Holocaust.

In the film 'The Lives of Others', what is the name of the Stasi agent who is assigned to spy on a playwright and his girlfriend?

  1. Gerd Wiesler

  2. Anton Grubitz

  3. Heinz Mielke

  4. Erich Mielke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gerd Wiesler is the name of the Stasi agent who is assigned to spy on a playwright and his girlfriend in the film 'The Lives of Others'.

Which film depicts the political and social turmoil of the 1960s in America?

  1. Forrest Gump

  2. The Graduate

  3. Easy Rider

  4. Hair


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Easy Rider is a 1969 American road drama film about two bikers who travel across the United States.

In the film 'The Manchurian Candidate', what is the name of the brainwashed assassin who is programmed to kill a presidential candidate?

  1. Raymond Shaw

  2. Marco Polo

  3. John Iselin

  4. Eleanor Shaw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raymond Shaw is the name of the brainwashed assassin who is programmed to kill a presidential candidate in the film 'The Manchurian Candidate'.

Which film explores the theme of political power and its corrupting influence?

  1. The Godfather Part II

  2. Scarface

  3. The Untouchables

  4. Goodfellas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime drama film about the Corleone family.

In the film 'The Battle of Algiers', what is the name of the French general who is in charge of suppressing the Algerian revolution?

  1. Jacques Massu

  2. Maurice Challe

  3. Raoul Salan

  4. Charles de Gaulle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jacques Massu is the name of the French general who is in charge of suppressing the Algerian revolution in the film 'The Battle of Algiers'.

Which film depicts the political and social turmoil of the 1970s in America?

  1. Taxi Driver

  2. The Deer Hunter

  3. Apocalypse Now

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taxi Driver is a 1976 American psychological thriller film about a New York City taxi driver who becomes a vigilante.

In the film 'The Battle of Algiers', what is the name of the Algerian woman who is a member of the FLN?

  1. Djamila Bouhired

  2. Hassiba Ben Bouali

  3. Zohra Drif

  4. Baya Hocine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Djamila Bouhired is the name of the Algerian woman who is a member of the FLN in the film 'The Battle of Algiers'.

Which film explores the theme of political dissent and the power of the individual to make a difference?

  1. Erin Brockovich

  2. Silkwood

  3. Norma Rae

  4. The Whistleblower


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Erin Brockovich is a 2000 American biographical drama film about a single mother who becomes a legal advocate for a group of residents who are suffering from health problems caused by a chemical company.

In the film 'The Battle of Algiers', what is the name of the French police officer who is in charge of interrogating the FLN prisoners?

  1. Philippe Mathieu

  2. Henri Alleg

  3. Maurice Audin

  4. Larbi Ben M'hidi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Philippe Mathieu is the name of the French police officer who is in charge of interrogating the FLN prisoners in the film 'The Battle of Algiers'.

Which film explores the theme of political corruption and its impact on the lives of ordinary people?

  1. Chinatown

  2. The Godfather

  3. The Untouchables

  4. Goodfellas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery film about a private detective who is hired to investigate a case of adultery, but soon finds himself embroiled in a web of corruption.

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