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What year is the story of ‘Decision to Leave’ set in?
2020
This is not directly stated in the film transcript but confirmed through analysis.
How is the lead detective portrayed in ‘Decision to Leave’?
As a childlike figure using mimicry
He acts like a grasshopper, hiding in plain sight.
Which of the following is NOT a film noir element in ‘Decision to Leave’?
Optimistic ending
Film noir typically does not have an optimistic ending.
Which classic film does ‘Decision to Leave’ pay tribute to?
Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’
The film references themes of obsession and spiraling identity.
What scene in ‘Decision to Leave’ does NOT show subtle intimacy?
Detective’s lip balm use
It highlights longing but lacks mutual warmth.
What is the visual style of ‘Toni Erdmann’?
Minimalistic and no-frills
It emphasizes performances over special effects.
What birthday gift does Winfried give his daughter in ‘Toni Erdmann’?
An essay (implied)
It may be metaphorical, reflecting their relationship.
What is the setting of ‘Toni Erdmann’?
Bucharest, Romania
This reflects modern isolation and global capitalism.
What are the main themes of ‘Toni Erdmann’?
- Performance
- Fatherhood
- Modernization
The word ‘performance’ has a dual meaning in the film.
What does the opening scene of ‘Titane’ focus on?
The undercarriage of a car
This sets the tone for themes of body-machine fusion.
What song plays before and after the car accident in ‘Titane’?
‘She’s Not There’ by The Zombies
This song echoes themes of identity and presence.
What is the color of the bathroom tiles at the fire station in ‘Titane’?
Pink
This color contrasts the hypermasculine environment.
What is the central thematic focus of ‘Titane’?
Retaining control over one’s identity
Themes include gender and transformation.
What is the most important line of dialogue in ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’?
“Don’t regret. Remember me.”
This line emphasizes the enduring nature of love.
What visual motif is significant in ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’?
Hair
It symbolizes intimacy and transformation.
Which of the following is NOT a valid pair of natural opposites in ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’?
Warm vs. peace
The valid pairs include warm vs. cold and light vs. shadow.
Where does ‘In the Mood for Love’ take place?
Hong Kong, 1962
This setting reflects an era of social restraint.
What realization does Mr. Chow come to in ‘In the Mood for Love’?
Mrs. Chan visited via a lipstick-stained cigarette
This clue reveals the affair between their spouses.
What genre did the film ‘M’ help create?
- Serial killer
- Police procedural
These genres emerged from the film’s narrative.
What technique does ‘M’ use to represent hidden selves?
Doubling (mirrors/windows)
This technique symbolizes inner conflict.
What is the historical period depicted in ‘M’?
Weimar Republic (1919–1933)
This period influenced German Expressionist art.
What theme is NOT discussed in ‘The Lives of Others’?
Marxism vs. socialism
The film focuses on surveillance and state control.
What is the opening image of the likely zombie film?
Zombie deer carcass
This image blends nature with horror.
What is the big difference between Asian and American zombies?
Body movement
Korean zombies move like broken humans, distinguishing them from others.
