Question 1

Which one of these is not a component of a film?

Accepted Answer

Movie Launch is not a component of a film; it is an event related to the marketing and distribution of the film, not part of its creative or production process. Components like Script, Acting, and Editing are integral parts of creating a film.

Question 2

A written work by screenwriters for a film is called?

Accepted Answer

A screenplay is the script for a film, including dialogue and instructions for actors and crew.

Question 3

Emergency script is called?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which among them is not a type of lighting?

Accepted Answer

"Ni-directional light" is not a recognized term in lighting techniques. One point, two point, and three point lighting are all standard methods used in photography, film, and theater to control shadows and highlights on a subject.

Question 5

Mise-en-scène means in French.

Accepted Answer

Mise-en-scène is a French term used in theater and film that translates to "placing on stage." It refers to the arrangement of everything that appears in the framing – actors, lighting, décor, props, costume – and is used to convey the visual theme of the film or theater production.

Question 6

is also known as the Golden Age of Italian Cinema

Accepted Answer

Italian Neorealism is recognized as the Golden Age of Italian Cinema, characterized by stories set among the poor and the working class, filmed on location, frequently using non-professional actors. It developed in post-World War II Italy, reflecting the changes in the Italian psyche and conditions of everyday life, including poverty, oppression, injustice, and desperation.

Question 7

Akira Kurosawa was a ……………. filmmaker.

Accepted Answer

Akira Kurosawa was a renowned Japanese filmmaker, known for his influential films in the world of cinema.

Question 8

Who is known as "The Master of Storytelling''?

Accepted Answer

Satyajit Ray is often referred to as "The Master of Storytelling" due to his exceptional ability to craft compelling narratives in his films.

Question 9

Who acted as the main lead in Mother India?

Accepted Answer

Nargis played the main lead in the iconic film "Mother India" (1957), which is considered one of the classics of Indian cinema.

Question 10

Where did Parallel cinema originated?

Accepted Answer

Parallel Cinema originated in Bengal, India, during the early 1950s. It was a movement in Indian cinema that sought to diverge from the mainstream commercial cinema of the time, focusing instead on the social realities and complex moral narratives.

Question 11

CBFC stands for?

Accepted Answer

CBFC stands for Central Board of Film Certification, which is the regulatory film body in India responsible for certifying films.

Question 12

How many types of certificates are provided by CBFC

Accepted Answer

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India provides four types of certificates: U (Unrestricted Public Exhibition), UA (Parental Guidance for children under the age of 12), A (Restricted to adults), and S (Restricted to any special class of persons).

Question 13

Under which act CBFC was established?

Accepted Answer

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was established under the Cinematograph Act of 1952.

Question 14

Who is the current chairperson of CBFC?

Accepted Answer

Prasoon Joshi is the current chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as of my last update.

Question 15

Experimental Cinema is also known as

Accepted Answer

Experimental Cinema is often referred to as Avant Garde, which denotes its innovative, unconventional, or experimental nature.

Question 16

Which among the following is an element of film?

Accepted Answer

Camera angles, editing, and sound are all elements of film because they are all used to create the visual and auditory experience of a film.

Question 17

The basic qualification for Film Reviewer is

Accepted Answer

The answer of The basic qualification for Film Reviewer is
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Question 18

Film Reviewers doesn't work for

Accepted Answer

Film reviewers typically work for publishing houses, online platforms, and television, where their main role is to critique movies. They are less likely to work for advertising agencies, as the primary focus of ad agencies is to promote and sell products or services, not to critique or review them.

Question 19

Cinematic Language means

Accepted Answer

Cinematic language refers to the methods and conventions through which films communicate with their audience, beyond just spoken dialogue, including visual symbolism, editing, camera angles, and more.

Question 20

Who among these is a film critic?

Accepted Answer

Anupama Chopra is a well-known film critic, author, and journalist in India.

Quiz 1: Film Studies and Criticism