Film and Political Ideology

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Which of the following films is not considered a political allegory?

  1. Animal Farm

  2. The Matrix

  3. The Wizard of Oz

  4. The Shawshank Redemption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Animal Farm, The Matrix, and The Wizard of Oz are all considered political allegories, while The Shawshank Redemption is not.

Which of the following film directors is known for his politically charged films?

  1. Oliver Stone

  2. Martin Scorsese

  3. Steven Spielberg

  4. Quentin Tarantino


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oliver Stone is known for his politically charged films, such as Platoon, JFK, and Nixon.

Which of the following films is an example of a propaganda film?

  1. Triumph of the Will

  2. The Birth of a Nation

  3. Citizen Kane

  4. Gone with the Wind


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Triumph of the Will is a propaganda film produced by the Nazi Party in Germany in 1935.

Which of the following films is an example of a counter-culture film?

  1. Easy Rider

  2. The Graduate

  3. Bonnie and Clyde

  4. Rosemary's Baby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Easy Rider is an example of a counter-culture film, which is a film that reflects the values and attitudes of a counter-culture.

Which of the following films is an example of a feminist film?

  1. Thelma & Louise

  2. 9 to 5

  3. The Color Purple

  4. All About Eve


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thelma & Louise is an example of a feminist film, which is a film that promotes the rights and equality of women.

Which of the following films is an example of a civil rights film?

  1. To Kill a Mockingbird

  2. Mississippi Burning

  3. Malcolm X

  4. Do the Right Thing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To Kill a Mockingbird is an example of a civil rights film, which is a film that deals with the issue of racial discrimination.

Which of the following films is an example of an environmental film?

  1. An Inconvenient Truth

  2. The Lorax

  3. WALL-E

  4. Avatar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An Inconvenient Truth is an example of an environmental film, which is a film that deals with the issue of environmental protection.

Which of the following films is an example of a political satire?

  1. Dr. Strangelove

  2. Wag the Dog

  3. The Death of Stalin

  4. The Dictator


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Strangelove is an example of a political satire, which is a film that uses humor to criticize political figures or institutions.

Which of the following films is an example of a historical drama?

  1. Schindler's List

  2. 12 Years a Slave

  3. Lincoln

  4. Selma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Schindler's List is an example of a historical drama, which is a film that is set in a specific historical period and tells a story based on real events.

Which of the following films is an example of a political thriller?

  1. The Manchurian Candidate

  2. Three Days of the Condor

  3. The Bourne Identity

  4. Zero Dark Thirty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Manchurian Candidate is an example of a political thriller, which is a film that combines elements of political intrigue and suspense.

Which of the following films is an example of a political documentary?

  1. Fahrenheit 9/11

  2. An Inconvenient Truth

  3. The Cove

  4. Food, Inc.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fahrenheit 9/11 is an example of a political documentary, which is a film that uses documentary techniques to explore a political issue.

Which of the following films is an example of a political comedy?

  1. The Great Dictator

  2. Dr. Strangelove

  3. Wag the Dog

  4. The Death of Stalin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Dictator is an example of a political comedy, which is a film that uses humor to criticize political figures or institutions.

Which of the following films is an example of a political horror film?

  1. The Exorcist

  2. Rosemary's Baby

  3. The Omen

  4. The Shining


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rosemary's Baby is an example of a political horror film, which is a film that uses horror elements to explore a political issue.

Which of the following films is an example of a political science fiction film?

  1. The Matrix

  2. Minority Report

  3. Children of Men

  4. Arrival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Matrix is an example of a political science fiction film, which is a film that uses science fiction elements to explore a political issue.

Which of the following films is an example of a political fantasy film?

  1. The Lord of the Rings

  2. The Chronicles of Narnia

  3. Harry Potter

  4. Game of Thrones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lord of the Rings is an example of a political fantasy film, which is a film that uses fantasy elements to explore a political issue.

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