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History of Australian #film quiz.
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1
What country exhibited the first films in Australia in 1896?
Italy
Germany
USA
Japan
2
Jedda
was the first Australian film that explored Indigenous culture in depth. It was also...
disliked by a majority of Australians
the first Aus. film to be shown at Cannes Film Festival
all of the above
won the Academy Award for Best Picture
3
The 1990s 'unmanned' Australian cinema with the disappearance of the 'bloke' stereotype - why?
Greater number of females working in the film industry
All of the above
Change of government and our last 'blokey' Prime Minister
Australian society was becoming more complex
4
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
(1972) is about an...
Aussie 'hipster' opening a cafe in New York City
Aussie 'hippy' finding themselves in India
Aussie 'yobbo' in London
Aussie 'bogan' in Thailand
5
What themes are uncommon or absent in Australian cinema?
Grand romantic love and social class
The romanticism of the bush and grand romantic love
Indigenous culture and social class
Grand romantic love and Indigenous culture
6
In what 1988 film was Meryl Streep cast as Lindy Chamberlain?
Mamma Mia
A Dingo Stole My Baby
Evil Angels
Threats of the Outback
7
What global event severely impacted the production of Australian films during the 'grim years'?
Proabition
The Great Depression
World War II
World War I
8
What are the two models of mateship evident as themes in Australian cinema?
None of the above
City and Country mateship
Inclusive and exclusive mateship
Positive and negative mateship
9
According to the reading, the main characteristic of Aus film in the 1990s-2000s was...
globalisation
multiculturalism
greater representation of women
diversity
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They're a Weird Mob
(1966) was important in the development of Australian film because...
it was Australia's first foreign language film
it was the first 'multicultural' Australian film
it kick-started the 'Ocker' movies of the 1970s
gave a focus for the movement of gov funding of Aus film
11
Which of these does not match film historians' view of Australian cinema?
Exportable set of images and ideas for global audiences
It is a national industry
It contributes to national identity
Used to indoctrinate and influence the public
12
The Australian film
The Sentimental Bloke
(1918) retells the love story of which famous couple?
Elizabeth and Mr Darcy
Heathcliffe and Cathy
Romeo and Juliet
Jay and Daisy
13
What government set up the Australian Film Commission and the Australian Film and TV School?
The Keating government
The Hawke government
The Whitlam government
The Menzies government
14
Why did cinema attendance plummet during the 1950s-60s?
Britain and America had control of the Aus film distribution
There was a boycott of cinemas due to pricing
The arrival of television
Culturally Australians preferred to play/watch sport
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Why did the arrival of WWII boost film production in Australia?
The women who remained at home developed an interest in film
The allies provided funding to the Australian film industry
Increased production of newsreels and government docos
All of the above
