VOICED : Colombia busca su primer Oscar con El abrazo de la serpiente

VOICED : Colombia busca su primer Oscar con El abrazo de la serpiente

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Arts, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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Colombia's film 'El abrazo de la serpiente' is nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Directed by Ciro Guerra, the film uniquely portrays the Amazon in black and white, focusing on indigenous perspectives. The storyline follows a U.S. biologist's impact on Amazonian life in the early 20th century. The film has won awards at Cannes and is gaining international attention. Colombia eagerly awaits the possibility of winning its first Oscar.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the visual presentation of 'El abrazo de la serpiente'?

It portrays the Amazon in black and white.

It is a silent film.

It is filmed entirely in color.

It uses a mix of animation and live-action.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of 'El abrazo de la serpiente'?

The exploration of urban life in Colombia.

The impact of an American biologist on Amazonian indigenous life.

A romantic story set in the Colombian highlands.

The history of Colombian cinema.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What award did 'El abrazo de la serpiente' win at Cannes?

Best Screenplay

Arts Cinema Award for Best Film

Best Director

Best Actor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have watched 'El abrazo de la serpiente' in Colombia?

200,000

500,000

120,000

50,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which continents will 'El abrazo de la serpiente' be shown in the coming weeks?

Asia and Africa

Africa and Europe

Europe and America

Australia and Antarctica