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Quiz about Famous Poles in the World of Cinema

Famous Poles in the World of Cinema Quiz

Poland is the birthplace of many world-famous film makers, actors, cinematographers etc. This quiz is about some of them. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Beatka. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Beatka

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
100,017

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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493

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The famous trilogy "Three Colours" by a Polish film maker Krzysztof Kieslowski comprises which colours? Hint

blue, white and red

red, white and green

red, white and black

black, red and blue

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which movie by another famous Polish film director, Andrzej Wajda, was awarded "Palme d'Or" at the Cannes International Film Festival in 1981? Hint

Danton

Man of Marble

Man of Iron

Ashes and Diamonds

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which movie by Roman Polanski won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay? Hint

Ninth Gate

Chinatown

Rosemary's Baby

Pianist

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Question 4 of 10

4. Allan Starski is another Pole awarded with an Oscar. What did he win it for? Hint

Set Decoration

Best Supporting Role

Screenplay

Art Direction

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Question 5 of 10

5. Agnieszka Holland is another distinguished Polish film maker, even if she hasn't won an Oscar yet. But one of her movies was very popular both home and abroad. What is its title? Hint

America, America

Africa, Africa

Asia, Asia

Europa, Europa

6. Perhaps you didn't know that "Three of Hearts", a very popular American movie in the 90s featuring Kelly Lynch, Sherilyn Fenn and William Baldwin, was directed by a Polish film maker. What is his name? Hint

Bartkowiak

Bogayewicz

Hoffman

Polanski

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Question 7 of 10

7. Max von Sydow, a famous Swedish actor, acted in one of the films directed by which Polish filmmaker? Hint

Andrzej Wajda

Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Krzysztof Zanussi

Jerzy Hoffman

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Question 8 of 10

8. Now a bit of history. This Polish actress was one of the finest tragediennes of the 19th century, a rival of Eleanora Duse and Sarah Bernhardt. What was her name? Hint

Apolonia Chalupiec

Helena Modjeska

Pola Negri

Anna Modrzejewska

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Question 9 of 10

9. Andrzej Barkowiak, a well-known Polish cinematographer working in Hollywood, made his debut as a director with which movie? Hint

Romeo + Juliet

Romeo Must Die

Exit Wounds

Gossip

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Question 10 of 10

10. This popular Polish-American actress has been starring in Hollywood movies since her debut in the early 80s. What is her name? Hint

Joanna Pacula

Krystyna Janda

Grazyna Szapolowska

Agata Buzek

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The famous trilogy "Three Colours" by a Polish film maker Krzysztof Kieslowski comprises which colours?

Answer: blue, white and red

Blue, white and red are the colours of the French national flag. They represent the values of the French Revolution: liberty, equality and fraternity. The movie "Red" was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Director.

2. Which movie by another famous Polish film director, Andrzej Wajda, was awarded "Palme d'Or" at the Cannes International Film Festival in 1981?

Answer: Man of Iron

This film is about the birth of the independent and free trade union Solidarnosc (Solidarity). In 2000 Andrzej Wajda was awarded an honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement.

3. Which movie by Roman Polanski won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay?

Answer: Chinatown

"Chinatown" was also nominated for eleven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. His 2002 film, "Pianist", won "Palme d�Or" at the Cannes International Film Festival and, more importantly, three Oscars: for the Best Director, the Best Actor and the Best Adapted Screenplay.

4. Allan Starski is another Pole awarded with an Oscar. What did he win it for?

Answer: Art Direction

Starski was awarded an Oscar for Art Direction in Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" in 1994.

5. Agnieszka Holland is another distinguished Polish film maker, even if she hasn't won an Oscar yet. But one of her movies was very popular both home and abroad. What is its title?

Answer: Europa, Europa

This movie is about a Jewish boy who pretends to be a member of Hitler Youth to survive during the II world war. "Europa, Europa" won a Golden Globe Award in 1992.

Answer: Bogayewicz

Yurek Bogayewicz is a former Agnieszka Holland collaborator. He also directed "Anna", "Exit in Red" and "Edges Of The Lord".

7. Max von Sydow, a famous Swedish actor, acted in one of the films directed by which Polish filmmaker?

Answer: Krzysztof Zanussi

Max von Sydow acted in "The Silent Touch" ("Dotkniecie Reki") by Krzysztof Zanussi. Zanussi is another famous Polish filmmaker, for instance his "Rok Spokojnego Slonca" ("The Year of the Quiet Sun") won Golden Lion Award at Venice Film Festival in 1984.

8. Now a bit of history. This Polish actress was one of the finest tragediennes of the 19th century, a rival of Eleanora Duse and Sarah Bernhardt. What was her name?

Answer: Helena Modjeska

Helena Modjeska (actually Modrzejewska), emigrated to U.S. in 1876. She acted in Shakespeare's plays (in English of course), and was noted for her roles of Ophelia and Lady Macbeth.

9. Andrzej Barkowiak, a well-known Polish cinematographer working in Hollywood, made his debut as a director with which movie?

Answer: Romeo Must Die

Bartkowiak emigrated to the USA in 1972. At the beginning of his career, he worked with Sydney Lumet. He was the director of photography in the Oscar-winning "Terms of Endearment" (1983).

10. This popular Polish-American actress has been starring in Hollywood movies since her debut in the early 80s. What is her name?

Answer: Joanna Pacula

Pacula made her debut in Michael Apted's "Gorky Park" (1983). She acted in numerous American TV series and movies, including the Holocaust drama "Escape From Sobibor". More recently she acted in the "Art of Murder" (2000) and "Virus" (1999).

Source: Author Beatka

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