VOICED : Pedro Almodóvar y Penélope Cruz, en la apertura de la Mostra de Venecia

VOICED : Pedro Almodóvar y Penélope Cruz, en la apertura de la Mostra de Venecia

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The Venice Film Festival opened with Pedro Almodóvar's film 'Madres Paralelas', featuring Penélope Cruz. The film explores themes of maternity and family against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and Francoist dictatorship. The premiere was attended by Italian President Sergio Mattarella, with a subdued ceremony due to the pandemic. Roberto Benigni was honored with the León de Oro for his career. The festival concludes on September 11.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who accompanied Pedro Almodóvar at the opening of the Venice Film Festival?

Javier Bardem

Antonio Banderas

Penélope Cruz

Salma Hayek

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What historical context is explored in 'Madres Paralelas'?

The Spanish Civil War and Francoist dictatorship

The French Revolution

World War II

The Cold War

3.

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What is the central theme of the film 'Madres Paralelas'?

Adventure and discovery

Friendship and betrayal

Love and loss

Motherhood and family

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the opening ceremony of the Venice Film Festival modest?

Due to budget cuts

Due to a venue change

Due to the pandemic

Due to a lack of attendees

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who received an honorary Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival?

Marcello Mastroianni

Roberto Benigni

Sophia Loren

Federico Fellini