Question 1: The Toronto International Film Festival is held in which Canadian province?
- Ontario
- Alberta
- British Columbia
Correct Answer: Ontario
Fact: The festival, held each September, highlights a diverse array of movies and provides a platform for first-time directors. ‘Shepherds,’ ‘We Live in Time,’ ‘The Life of Chuck,’ and ‘Harbin’ will be screened this year. There are also lectures, festivals, discussions, workshops, and meet-and-greets with filmmakers.
Question 2: Which rapper is debuting at the TIFF with the comedy-drama ‘K-Pops!’?
- Kendrick Lamar
- Anderson .Paak
- J. Cole
Correct Answer: Anderson .Paak
Fact: ‘K-Pops!’ is a movie inspired by the life of Anderson .Paak himself. It follows the journey of a musician from Los Angeles who moves to South Korea hoping to revive his career. The artist is known for his eclectic style, blending soul, funk, hip-hop, and R&B. He is an eight-time Grammy Award winner.
Question 3: Which city hosts the Sundance Film Festival?
- Park City, Utah
- Austin, Texas
- Tucson, Arizona
Correct Answer: Park City, Utah
Fact: The Sundance Film Festival was founded by Sterling Van Wagenen, a movie and stage producer, in 1978. The largest independent film festival in the US, it features a diverse range of genres, including drama, documentary, and short films. ‘Reservoir Dogs,’ ‘Little Miss Sunshine,’ ‘Super Trooper,’ and ‘Better Luck Tomorrow’ are some of the movies that premiered at Sundance.