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Quiz about Mexican Cinema of the 80s
Quiz about Mexican Cinema of the 80s

Mexican Cinema of the 80s Trivia Quiz


I'll give you some info on the film, you give me its title. (I've translated titles when there was no English title available).

A multiple-choice quiz by sorais. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
sorais
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
217,247
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Tránsito Pérez is a peasant who arrives in the big city, in an effort to overcome poverty, but instead finds himself trapped in chaos and suffering. Higly underestimated by the critics, this film is considered a classic, and is perhaps one of the best performances by actor Héctor Suárez. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This movie, produced in 1983, tells the story of a very famous Mexican, woman painter who lies on her death bed while she recalls her life. Through her mind flash the main characters, and most provocative situations of her very tormented existence. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This movie, released in 1984 and directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, tells the story of Rodolfo, who keeps a secret romance with Ramón while his mother pressures him to marry. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Rodrigo is a boxer with a good future. He gets involved in drug trafficking, and runs away after murdering a mafia lord. This story is directed by José Luis García Agraz and stars Gonzalo Vega and Blanca Guerra. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This 1989 movie is notable for its use of still camera. Directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, it narrates the secret and most private moments of a family. Starring Gabriela Roel, Emilio Echevarría, Álvaro Guerrero and María Rojo. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This is a crude narration of the student's revolt in México City on October 2nd, 1968. A family is trapped in its apartment while the massacre, and perhaps most awful political repression in Mexican History, is taking place in the plaza. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A poor woman is in prison, accused of murdering her children in cold blood. her lawyer tries to help this illiterate and poor woman, while the husband and mother-in-law claim she's guilty. Based on a true and shocking story, this film portrays a world where poverty is a reality we cannot forget. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This cheesy film follows the adventures of an audacious female truck driver. Directed by Raúl Fernández in 1983, the film gave its main actress immortality and fame beyond belief. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Based on some of Mexican writer Juan Rulfo's stories ("Pedro Páramo", "Talpa", "Diles que no me Maten"), director Mitl Valdez builds a magical vision through the characters created by this writer.
In this production, Juan Preciado (from "Pedro Páramo") meets the incestuous brother and sister from "Talpa", while the "Diles que no me maten" character Juvencio Nava, runs away frOm several men, because he has killed Colonel Terrones.
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This is the story of a woman who struggles to survive and provide for her little girl. She sells clothing in a popular market and tries to reconcile her dreams of independence with her love life. Produced in 1989, it is one of the least known works of director María Novaro. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Tránsito Pérez is a peasant who arrives in the big city, in an effort to overcome poverty, but instead finds himself trapped in chaos and suffering. Higly underestimated by the critics, this film is considered a classic, and is perhaps one of the best performances by actor Héctor Suárez.

Answer: "El Mil Usos" ("The Multi-Tasker")

This film is directed by Roberto Rivera (1981), and stars Héctor Suárez, Rafael Inclán, Alberto Rojas and Isabela Corona. Héctor Suárez is the father of TV actor Héctor Suárez Gomís.
2. This movie, produced in 1983, tells the story of a very famous Mexican, woman painter who lies on her death bed while she recalls her life. Through her mind flash the main characters, and most provocative situations of her very tormented existence.

Answer: "Frida, Naturaleza Viva" ("Frida, Live Nature")

The film stars Ofelia Medina and is directed by Paul Leduc, who were both awarded with corresponding Arieles (the Mexican equivalent of Oscars).
3. This movie, released in 1984 and directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, tells the story of Rodolfo, who keeps a secret romance with Ramón while his mother pressures him to marry.

Answer: "Doña Herlinda y su Hijo" ("Doña Herlinda and Her Son")

The script for this movie was nominated for an Ariel in 1985, but was defeated by Paul Leduc's "Frida, Live Nature". However, the film is considered by the critics among the best Mexican films of all times.
4. Rodrigo is a boxer with a good future. He gets involved in drug trafficking, and runs away after murdering a mafia lord. This story is directed by José Luis García Agraz and stars Gonzalo Vega and Blanca Guerra.

Answer: "Nocaut" ("Knock-Out")

The film was released in 1984. Later on, Gonzalo Vega and Blanca Guerra would become regular and very well respected faces in Mexican TV.
5. This 1989 movie is notable for its use of still camera. Directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, it narrates the secret and most private moments of a family. Starring Gabriela Roel, Emilio Echevarría, Álvaro Guerrero and María Rojo.

Answer: "Intimidades de un Cuarto de Baño" ("Bathroom Intimacy")

"Bathroom Intimacy" was among twelve films selected in 1991 to participate IN the Berlin Film Festival, in a special retrospective screening dedicated to the New Mexican Cinema.
All four titles were directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo: ("Homework, or How Pornography Saved the Split Family from Boredom and Improved their Financial Situation" in 1990; "Free Love" in 1978; "The Passion of Berenice" in 1975).
6. This is a crude narration of the student's revolt in México City on October 2nd, 1968. A family is trapped in its apartment while the massacre, and perhaps most awful political repression in Mexican History, is taking place in the plaza.

Answer: "Rojo Amanecer" ("Red Dawn")

Directed by Jorge Fons in 1989, this film won the Golden Ariel for Best Picture, as well as eight Silver Arieles in different categories. The film stars Héctor Bonilla, María Rojo, Demián Bichir, Marta Aura, Bruno Bichir and Eduardo Palomo.
7. A poor woman is in prison, accused of murdering her children in cold blood. her lawyer tries to help this illiterate and poor woman, while the husband and mother-in-law claim she's guilty. Based on a true and shocking story, this film portrays a world where poverty is a reality we cannot forget.

Answer: "Los Motivos de Luz" ("Luz's Motives")

This 1985 film, directed by Felipe Cazals, won both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Ariel Awards for Patricia Reyes Spíndola and Ana Ofelia Murguía. It also won the Silver Seashell Award for Cazals in the prestigious San Sebastián International Film Festival.
8. This cheesy film follows the adventures of an audacious female truck driver. Directed by Raúl Fernández in 1983, the film gave its main actress immortality and fame beyond belief.

Answer: "Lola la Trailera" ("Lola the Truck Driving Woman")

Rosa Gloria Chagoyán, the main actress in the film, became a cult figure with her "Lola la Trailera" character. She continued to perform in these type of low budget films up until the mid-1990s.
9. Based on some of Mexican writer Juan Rulfo's stories ("Pedro Páramo", "Talpa", "Diles que no me Maten"), director Mitl Valdez builds a magical vision through the characters created by this writer. In this production, Juan Preciado (from "Pedro Páramo") meets the incestuous brother and sister from "Talpa", while the "Diles que no me maten" character Juvencio Nava, runs away frOm several men, because he has killed Colonel Terrones.

Answer: "Los Confines" ("The Confines")

"The Confines" was a 1987 production. "Like Water for Chocolate" was directed by Alfonso Arau in 1992; "Under California" is the 1998 work of Carlos Bolado and "Jolts to the Heart" is Mitl Valdez's 1994 film.
10. This is the story of a woman who struggles to survive and provide for her little girl. She sells clothing in a popular market and tries to reconcile her dreams of independence with her love life. Produced in 1989, it is one of the least known works of director María Novaro.

Answer: "Lola"

"Lola" stars Leticia Huijara, Martha Navarro and Roberto Sosa. Maria Novaro is best known for her film "Danzón" in which she also portrays a powerful female character.
Source: Author sorais

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