German Cinema

What is the primary reason European films, including German ones, have limited mass appeal?

• They feature too many Hollywood stars

• They are primarily action-oriented

• They are made without government support

• They are considered an art rather than a business

Which classic movie theater is mentioned as being located in Berlin?

• The Royale

• The Metropolis

• The Babylon

• The Lumiere

What is the name of the German film award mentioned in the text?

• The Platinum Eagle

• The Golden Bear

• The Silver Lion

• The Bronze Horse

In which year did the first Berlin International Film Festival take place?

• 1945

• 1960

• 1951

• 1939

Who is credited with the first paid public showing of a movie?

• Charlie Chaplin

• Thomas Edison

• Max Skladanowsky

• The Lumière brothers

Which city became the center of Germany's fledgling film industry by 1905?

• Hamburg

• Berlin

• Munich

• Frankfurt

Which of the following films is an example of German expressionistic cinema?

• Titanic

• Inception

• Avatar

• Metropolis

Which director is known for the film 'The Blue Angel'?

• Billy Wilder

• Marlene Dietrich

• Fritz Lang

• Josef von Sternberg

What significant contribution did German cinema make to Hollywood?

• Adaptation of sound techniques and storytelling

• Introduction of color films

• Invention of the movie camera

• Development of 3D technology

Which Austrian actor is known for his roles in 'Casablanca' and 'The Maltese Falcon'?

• Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Peter Lorre

• Christoph Waltz

• Maximilian Schell