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Quiz about Seattle International Film Festival 2001

Seattle International Film Festival 2001 Quiz

This quiz is on the SIFF of 2001, which took place in the Emerald City from May 24 to June 17.

A multiple-choice quiz by rj211. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rj211

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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40,713

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is NOT an award given at SIFF? Hint

New American Cinema Award

New Directors Showcase Award

Golden Space Needle

Golden Piglet Award

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Question 2 of 10

2. The film shown at the opening night gala was written and directed by Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cummings. It had an all-star cast, including the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Kline, Parker Posey, and John C. Reilly. What was its title? Hint

The Anniversary Party

Out On The Town

Come On Over

Make It Through

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is NOT true of the SIFF's Secret Festival? Hint

Participants are forced to sign a legal agreement to keep the proceedings secret.

The Secret Festival includes showings every Sunday.

The Secret Festival began in 1983.

None of the screenings are at the Egyption theater.

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'O' had its premiere at the festival. Which of the following is NOT true of the movie? Hint

It stars Julia Stiles and Mekhi Phifer.

The oldest actor in the movie is 52 years old.

The director won SIFF's American Independent Filmmaker Award in 1996.

Prior to this release, the film had been set for release twice and yanked for political reasons each

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Finder's Fee' was one of the films in the festival. Which of the following is NOT true of this film? Hint

It was written and directed by Jeff Probst (of 'Survivor' fame).

There are no women in the cast.

It stars Erik Palladino, Matthew Lillard and James Earl Jones.

A lottery ticket plays prominently in the plot.

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Manic' is a drama about teenagers in mental institutions. Which of the following pairs of actors appear in the film? Hint

Chris Klein and David Duchovny

Josh Hartnett and Cuba Gooding Jr.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Don Cheadle

Leonardo DiCaprio and Alec Baldwin

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'The Business of Strangers' was one of the many films screened at the festival. Which of the following is true of this film? Hint

The film is set in South America.

It has an all-male cast.

It stars Stockard Channing and Julia Stiles.

The youngest cast member was 25.

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Sidewalks of New York' had its screenings May 27 and 28. Which of the following is NOT true of the film? Hint

The movie is in black and white.

Heather Graham plays a real-estate agent.

It was written, directed, and starring Ed Burns.

The film is a romantic comedy.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following actors does NOT appear in 'The Weight of Water'? Hint

Sean Penn

Liz Hurley

Sarah Polley

Dennis Quaid

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following directors introduced the series of genre films by William Witney? Hint

Michael Mann

Oliver Stone

Quentin Tarantino

Spike Jonze

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is NOT an award given at SIFF?

Answer: Golden Piglet Award

Answer: The Anniversary Party

3. Which of the following is NOT true of the SIFF's Secret Festival?

Answer: None of the screenings are at the Egyption theater.

Actually, all of them are at the Egyptian. Other than that, there's almost no information available due to the clandestine nature of the sub-festival.

4. 'O' had its premiere at the festival. Which of the following is NOT true of the movie?

Answer: The oldest actor in the movie is 52 years old.

Martin Sheen plays a basketball coach, and he was born in 1940.

5. 'Finder's Fee' was one of the films in the festival. Which of the following is NOT true of this film?

Answer: There are no women in the cast.

Carly Pope is at least one female cast member.

6. 'Manic' is a drama about teenagers in mental institutions. Which of the following pairs of actors appear in the film?

Answer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Don Cheadle

Gordon-Levitt is the lead character, and Cheadle is the therapist at the mental intitution.

7. 'The Business of Strangers' was one of the many films screened at the festival. Which of the following is true of this film?

Answer: It stars Stockard Channing and Julia Stiles.

8. 'Sidewalks of New York' had its screenings May 27 and 28. Which of the following is NOT true of the film?

Answer: The movie is in black and white.

9. Which of the following actors does NOT appear in 'The Weight of Water'?

Answer: Dennis Quaid

10. Which of the following directors introduced the series of genre films by William Witney?

Answer: Quentin Tarantino

Source: Author rj211

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