VOICED: French films the toast of Venice filmfest

The transcript discusses the impact of French cinema at the Venice Film Festival, focusing on Francois Ozon's comedy Potiche, which explores gender politics and the dynamics of a bourgeois housewife taking over her husband's business. The film draws inspiration from recent political events in France. Another film, Anthony Cordier's Happy Few, examines the complexities of partner-swapping among couples. The festival features 24 films competing for the Golden Lion Prize, with Quentin Tarantino as the jury president.

What is the main plot of Francois Ozon's film 'Potiche'?

• A young artist struggles in New York.

• A detective solves a mystery in Paris.

• A chef opens a new restaurant in Rome.

• A housewife takes over her husband's business.

Which recent event inspired the director of 'Potiche'?

• The French presidential election.

• The Brexit referendum.

• The US presidential election.

• The Olympic Games.

What is a significant theme explored in the film 'Potiche'?

• Gender politics.

• Environmental issues.

• Space exploration.

• Economic crisis.

Why is it notable that 'Potiche' was selected for a major film festival?

• Because it is a documentary.

• Because it is a comedy.

• Because it is a silent film.

• Because it is a horror film.

What is the central theme of Anthony Cordier's film 'Happy Few'?

• Partner swapping among couples.

• A scientific discovery.

• A political scandal.

• A historical war.