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1. A magnificent epic event, director Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy began in 2001 with 'The Fellowship of the Ring'. Which of these actors did NOT play one of the hobbits in this majestic special effects extravaganza?
2. 2001 was a truly great year for films. Complete the title of the following film musical that features John Cameron Mitchell as a transexual rocker from East Berlin: '________ and the Angry Inch'.
3. 'Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain', or 'Amélie' for short, is a film that cannot be described, it must simply be experienced. Certainly French director's Jean-Pierre Jeunet masterpiece, this film also features a wonderful performance by what lead actress?
4. Another foreign language film that caught the attention of the American mainstream, this is an animated masterpiece by Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki featuring the story of a little girl who is separated from her parents (who have been transformed into pigs) in a strange fantasy ghost world. Its title?
5. What quirky director returned with his third feature-length film in 2001, namely the quaint, beautifully filmed 'The Royal Tenenbaums'?
6. Let me repeat, 2001 was really an incredible year in the cinema. Who can forget this movie, for example, that starred Guy Pearce as a man crippled by a short-term memory disorder who is in relentless pursuit of his wife's killer?
What is the name of this cinematic gem?
7. Known for his wonderfully filmed sci-fi and action thrillers, what director submitted the powerful war epic 'Blackhawk Down' in 2001?
8. Yet another animated feature for this 2001 list, this time it's the charming 'Monsters Inc.'. My personal favorite among the Pixar-produced animated films, it features what pair of actors as the voices for the characters Mike Wazowski and James P. "Sulley" Sullivan, respectively?
9. Another non-English language entry in our countdown, this wonderful film was brought to you by Walter Salles, the same director responsible for 'Central Station' and 'The Motorcycle Diaries'. Entitled 'Abril Despedaçado' (English title: 'Behind the Sun'), in what language was this marvelous coming-of-age movie filmed?
10. To wrap things up, here's a strange but extremely enticing entry. 'Mulholland Drive', a beautiful film that has an almost indescribable plot, certainly deserves a place on this list. What director, known for his perplexing films, created this 2001 gem?
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