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1. Emma appeared in the 1995 film of 'Sense and Sensibility'. She also contributed to the film in which other role?

From Quiz The Emma Thompson Collection

Answer: Screenplay writer

Emma wrote the adaptation from Jane Austen's original novel, and received the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay as her reward. Kate Winslet played the role of her sister, Marianne, with Emma taking the role of Elinor. The film also featured Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman, and was directed by Ang Lee. The producer was Lindsay Doran and the editing was carried out by Tim Sqyres, the director's long standing editor.

From Quiz The Weird and Wonderful Lars von Trier

Answer: A book

The movie follows a detective who is trying to track down a murderer. To do this, he uses unorthdodox methods he finds in a book written by an older investigator. The book is called "The Element of Crime" and the methods the detective finds in it lead him deep into the psyche of the killer, resulting in a gripping psychological thriller. "The Element of Crime" was released in Denmark in 1984, although it wasn't until 1987 that it was released in the US.

From Quiz Le Tout Truffaut

Answer: Le Cahier du Cinema

His interviews and correspondence with Alfred Hitchcock were turned into a celebrated book.

From Quiz The Emma Thompson Collection

Answer: Sybill Trelawney

Sybill Trelawney was the Professor of Divination, and Emma portrayed her in three of the films in the 'Harry Potter' series - 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' (2004), 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (2007) and 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' (2011). Trelawney was the the character who prophesied the birth of Voldemort's rival, leading to the latter's attempt to kill Harry. She was eventually dismissed by Dolores Umbridge, but allowed to stay at Hogwart's when Dumbledore intervened. Professor Sprout was portrayed by Miriam Margolyes and Minerva McGonall was, of course, played by Dame Maggie Smith. Poppy Pomfrey wasn't a teacher at all, but the matron of the hospital, which was regularly called into use following the various injuries suffered by pupils. Gemma Jones acted the role in the films.

From Quiz Robert Taylor

Answer: Above and Beyond

The film is the story of Col. Tibbetts' personal and professional life, and his thoughts and doubts about his mission. The film also stars Eleanor Parker, James Whitmore and Larry Gates. Released in 1952, the film received Oscar nominations for Best Music Score and Best Writing.

From Quiz Le Tout Truffaut

Answer: The 400 Blows

The film is an autobiographical account of his brutish childhood.

From Quiz The Emma Thompson Collection

Answer: The Remains of the Day

The film came out in 1993 and was an adaptation of the novel written by Kazuo Ishiguro. It told the story of the unspoken love between the head butler of a household, named Stevens, and the housekeeper, Sarah (Sally) Kenton. With the leading roles being played by Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson, the film was successful and was nominated for several Academy awards, although it won none. Emma played the title role of Dora Carrington in 'Carrington' (1995) and was Margaret Schlegel in 'Howards End' (1992). She played Lady Marchmain in the 2008 film version of 'Brideshead Revisited'.

From Quiz The Weird and Wonderful Lars von Trier

Answer: Europa

"Europa" is the last film in the the "Europa Trilogy". It is also sometimes called the "E Trilogy" because all three of the films' titles start with the letter "E". "Europa" follows a young American who goes to work in Germany following World War II, but inadvertently becomes involved in Nazism. Though the film was released in Denmark and Germany in 1991, it was 1992 when it had its US and Australian releases.

From Quiz Robert Taylor

Answer: Greer Garson

Jeff and Linda (Taylor and Garson) meet, fall in love and marry. Strain from Jeff's job puts the marriage in jeopardy and they plan to divorce. Their friend Sky tries out an experimental memory loss drug on them, making them forget they've ever met. Now Sky just has to get them to meet and fall in love again. "Remember?" also starred Lew Ayres, Reginald Owen, Laura Hope Crews and a funny performance from Billie Burke.

From Quiz Le Tout Truffaut

Answer: Jeanne Moreau

The actress said working with Truffaut 'spoiled me for life'.

From Quiz The Emma Thompson Collection

Answer: Agent O

The third 'Men in Black' film had Agent J, played by Will Smith, travelling back in time to 1969 to prevent the assassination of his colleague, Agent K. The present day Agent K was portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones, with Josh Brolin as his younger self. Emma played the role of Agent O, the new head of the organisation, with Alice Eve portraying the same character in 1969. Agent O showed J the memorial statue to K, and explained that he had been killed in 1969, prompting J to go back to change the past, despite her warning him to leave matters as they are.

From Quiz The Weird and Wonderful Lars von Trier

Answer: Emily Watson

In "Breaking the Waves", Emily Watson plays Bess McNeill. The film follows her relationship with Jan (Stellan Skarsgård) and the complications that arise in their relationship (dealing with love, sex and religion). Watson's part in the film kickstarted her career and brought her international acclaim. She went on to be nominated for another Oscar (for "Hilary and Jackie" in 1998) and several more BAFTA awards. Katrin Cartlidge did appear in the movie as Dodo (Bess' sister-in-law), but her work on the film was not nominated for any major awards. Helena Bonham Carter was originally going to play Bess but dropped out shortly before filming. Melanie Griffith was also considered for the role before it was given to Emily Watson.

From Quiz Robert Taylor

Answer: Ivanhoe

"Ride, Vaquero!", from 1953, also starred Howard Keel, Anthony Quinn and Jack Elam. "The Bribe" was released in 1949, and also starred Charles Laughton, Vincent Price and John Hodiak. "Knights of the Round Table", from 1953, also starred Mel Ferrer, Stanley Baker and Anne Crawford.

From Quiz Le Tout Truffaut

Answer: Charles Aznavour

It was his first dramatic role.

From Quiz The Emma Thompson Collection

Answer: Alan Rickman

'Love Actually' was a romantic comedy written and directed by Richard Curtis, who also created 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994) and 'Notting Hill' (1997). The film told several stories about seemingly unconnected groups of people, although by the end we discover that many of the stories were linked. Emma played the part of Karen, married to Harry (Alan Rickman), who had fallen for his secretary. Karen discovered a gift Harry had bought, assuming it was for her, but realised the truth when she did not receive it. Hugh Grant played her brother, David, a very unlikely Prime Minister. Colin Firth portrayed a writer named Jamie, and Bill Nighy was the rock star, Billy Mack. Alan Rickman had already appeared with Emma in 'Sense and Sensibility', as well as in the 'Harry Potter' films, where he played a memorable Professor Snape. His many other credits include the villainous Hans Gruber in 'Die Hard' (1988) and his scene stealing acting as the Sheriff of Nottingham in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991).

From Quiz The Weird and Wonderful Lars von Trier

Answer: The Idiots

"The Idiots" is about a group of friends who regularly behave as if they have developmental disabilities. Through these actions, they seek to challenge the bourgeois establishment. A lonely woman called Karen (Bodil Jørgensen) joins the group as its radical ideas lead to the inevitable destruction of the group itself and the ideals of those within it. "Dogme 95" is a movement set up by Lars von Trier and fellow Danish director Thomas Vinterberg. The rules of their manifesto involve only filming on location, no props, no non-diegetic sound, no superficial action, no alienation of time and place, and many other idealistic tenets.

From Quiz Robert Taylor

Answer: Personal Property

After being in trouble with the law, Raymond Dabney is hired to watch the furniture and fixtures of Crystal Wetherby. The financiers need to be sure the items are not removed before they can be repossessed. Crystal needs to have a dinner party for her fiance (who turns out to be Raymond's brother) and his family so he will propose and she can get out of debt. Raymond gallantly offers to act as her butler, not knowing who her fiance is. Imagine the surprise on the faces of his brother and parents when they see him there. Crystal finally realizes that she's planning on marrying the wrong brother. "Personal Property" also starred Reginald Owen, Una O'Connor, Henrietta Crosman and E.E. Clive.

From Quiz Le Tout Truffaut

Answer: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

He rarely acted, but considered it an honor to work with the director.

From Quiz The Emma Thompson Collection

Answer: Much Ado About Nothing

The film was adapted from the original play by Kenneth Branagh who also directed it and starred in the role of Benedick. Emma played Beatrice, Benedick's sparring partner and eventual wife. Benedick and Beatrice spent much of the film (and play) hating each other, but were manipulated into declaring their love for each other by their friends. The film had an additional sprinkling of Hollywood talent, with Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves and Robert Sean Leonard all making appearances. 'The Taming of the Shrew' has been filmed on more than one occasion, with the 1967 version starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton probably being the best known. The 1996 version of 'Twelfth Night' starred Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Kingsley and 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' had not been filmed by the end of the twentieth century.

From Quiz The Weird and Wonderful Lars von Trier

Answer: Sight

Björk plays Selma, a woman with a disease that is causing her to slowly go blind. The film follows her attempt to save enough money for an operation that will spare her son the same fate. Björk won several Best Actress awards for the film, and one of the songs from the movie was even nominated for an Oscar (for Best Original Song).

From Quiz Robert Taylor

Answer: Janet Gaynor

Bob is driving through Kay's small town and stops to ask her for directions. He invites her along and they go to clubs and get drunk. We see them the next morning and they have gotten married. Bob's parents insist that they remain married for at least six months so as to avoid bad publicity. Kay hopes that's enough time for Bob to fall in love with her because she already loves him. From 1936, "Small Town Girl" also starred Lewis Stone, Binnie Barnes, Andy Devine and Elizabeth Patterson.

From Quiz Le Tout Truffaut

Answer: The New Wave

The French translation is Le Nouvelle Vague.

From Quiz The Emma Thompson Collection

Answer: McPhee

This was another film scripted by Emma, who starred in the title role as a nanny to the seven children of Cedric Brown, played by Colin Firth. The script was an adaptation of the 'Nurse Matilda' books written by Christianna Brand. Nanny McPhee appeared initially as an ugly, repulsive woman, but her looks improved as the children gradually learned to love and respect her. Eventually, the widowed father married again (not to the nanny - that would be stretching the rom-com too far), and Nanny McPhee was transformed into a beautiful woman. A sequel, called 'Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang' ('Nanny McPhee Returns' in North America) was released in 2010, with Emma repeating her role.

From Quiz Le Tout Truffaut

Answer: Jacqueline Bisset

They had an affair during the filming of the movie.

From Quiz The Weird and Wonderful Lars von Trier

Answer: A plantation

After the events in "Dogville", the character of Grace (played in "Manderlay" by Bryce Dallas Howard) comes across a plantation called Manderlay. Grace finds that the plantation is illegally using slaves and tries to safely gain freedom for these people. As the film progresses, it becomes obvious that things aren't quite what they seem and Grace must give up her attempt to fix the problems she perceives on the plantation. "Manderlay" uses the same minimal set design as "Dogville", creating a contained sense of tension that rises throughout both films.

From Quiz Robert Taylor

Answer: Franchot Tone

Robert Taylor, Robert Young and Franchot Tone played Erich, Gottfried and Otto, respectively. They are ex-soldiers in post-WWI Germany who all fall for the same girl. One of them marries her, but they all remain friends. Released in 1938, the film also starred Margaret Sullavan, Guy Kibbee and Lionel Atwill.

From Quiz Le Tout Truffaut

Answer: The Green Room

Leaud was Truffaut's male muse, and was also in his first film.

From Quiz The Emma Thompson Collection

Answer: Lawyer

The film told the true story of the group of Irish people who became known in the UK as the 'Guildford Four'. They were convicted of being the IRA bombers who blew up a pub in Guildford, which killed five people. The film starred Daniel Day-Lewis as Gerry Conlon and Pete Postlethwaite as his father, Guiseppe. Emma played Gareth Peirce (real first name Jean), the crusading lawyer who proved the innocence of the group, who had spent over 15 years in prison. Guiseppe Conlon, along with his sister and others, had been separately convicted of helping with the bombing (a group known as the 'Maguire Seven'), and died in prison.

From Quiz Robert Taylor

Answer: Escape

Alla Nazimova plays Emmy Ritter who is imprisoned by the Nazis for sending money out of the country. Her son Mark (Taylor) gets a letter from a friend of his mother, telling him what has happened and he finds his way into the country to help her. With the help of a widowed countess and a doctor, he is able to help his mother escape from the concentration camp, and the country. It was pretty daring for MGM to release this film in 1940 with the Nazis at the height of their power. The author of the novel the film was based on used a pen name when publishing, to protect relatives still living in Germany from retribution by the Nazis. Likewise, some cast and crew used fictitious names or were uncredited. The film also starred Norma Shearer, Conrad Veidt, Felix Bressart and Philip Dorn.

From Quiz Le Tout Truffaut

Answer: Fanny Ardant

He died not long after his child was born.

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