VOICED : Mexico compite por Palma de Oro

The Cannes Film Festival announced its nominations, featuring directors like Steven Soderbergh and Amat Escalante. The Mexican film 'Ellie' is the only Latin American entry, highlighting cartel violence. The selection process involved choosing from 1859 films worldwide, showcasing both major and small films. 'The Great Gatsby' will open the festival.

Which of the following directors is NOT mentioned as having a film nominated for the Palme d'Or?

• Steven Soderbergh

• Paolo Sorrentino

• Quentin Tarantino

• Nicolas Winding Refn

What is the central theme of the Mexican film 'Ellie'?

• Science fiction

• Historical events

• Cartel violence

• Romantic relationships

How many feature films did the committee have to choose from for the official selection?

• 1859

• 1500

• 2000

• 1750

What type of films does the selection include besides those with big stars?

• Documentaries

• Musicals

• Small films from small countries

• Animated films

Which film is set to open the Cannes Film Festival?

• Titanic

• Inception

• The Great Gatsby

• The Wolf of Wall Street