Filming to begin on a new television drama series based on the 1981 German film 'Das Boot'

The transcript discusses the maneuvering of a 240-ton replica of a German U-boat into a harbor for the drama series 'Dust Boot'. The series continues from the 1981 Wolfgang Peterson movie, featuring a fictional U-boat crew and the French resistance in La Rochelle. The production involves international stars and highlights the historical significance of the location, which was a strategic base for the German Navy during World War II. The community is curious about the portrayal of their town's history.

What is the weight of the replica German U-boat featured in the drama series 'Dust Boot'?

• 150 tons

• 300 tons

• 180 tons

• 240 tons

Which critically acclaimed movie does the drama series 'Dust Boot' continue from?

• The Pianist

• Schindler's List

• Das Boot

• Saving Private Ryan

What is the budget for the eight-part drama series 'Dust Boot'?

• £50 million

• £25 million

• £75 million

• £10 million

Which of the following is NOT a part of the international cast in 'Dust Boot'?

• French stars

• German stars

• American stars

• Italian stars

What was the strategic importance of La Rochelle during World War II?

• It was a major airbase

• It was a key naval base

• It was a primary supply depot

• It was a central army headquarters