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World War I Film - "1917" Quiz

#1

Who directed the World War I film '1917'?

Sam Mendes
Explanation

Sam Mendes directed '1917'.

#2

When was the film '1917' released?

2020
Explanation

'1917' was released in 2020.

#3

Which actors portrayed the main characters, Schofield and Blake, in the film '1917'?

George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman
Explanation

George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman portrayed Schofield and Blake in '1917'.

#4

Where does most of the story in '1917' take place?

France
Explanation

Most of the story in '1917' takes place in France.

#5

What is the approximate duration of the continuous shot used in '1917'?

45 minutes
Explanation

The continuous shot used in '1917' is approximately 45 minutes long.

#6

Which actor has a cameo appearance as a British officer in '1917'?

Daniel Craig
Explanation

Daniel Craig has a cameo appearance as a British officer in '1917'.

#7

Which actor played the role of General Erinmore in the film '1917'?

Colin Firth
Explanation

Colin Firth played the role of General Erinmore in '1917'.

#8

What is the name of the German battalion that the soldiers are tasked with delivering a message to in '1917'?

28th Reserve Infantry Regiment
Explanation

The soldiers are tasked with delivering a message to the 28th Reserve Infantry Regiment in '1917'.

#9

What is the name of the actor who plays the character of Lieutenant Joseph Blake?

Dean-Charles Chapman
Explanation

Dean-Charles Chapman plays the character of Lieutenant Joseph Blake.

#10

Which river is featured prominently in the film '1917'?

The Somme
Explanation

The Somme river is featured prominently in the film '1917'.

#11

In '1917,' what is the mission of the two soldiers, Schofield and Blake?

To deliver a message
Explanation

The mission of Schofield and Blake in '1917' is to deliver a message.

#12

Which technique was used to give the illusion of a continuous shot throughout most of the film '1917'?

Long take
Explanation

The 'long take' technique was used in '1917' to create the illusion of a continuous shot.

#13

Which prestigious award did '1917' win for Best Motion Picture - Drama?

Golden Globe
Explanation

'1917' won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Drama.

#14

What was the primary reason behind the urgency of the mission in '1917'?

To deliver a message to call off an offensive
Explanation

The primary reason behind the urgency of the mission in '1917' was to deliver a message to call off an offensive.

#15

What is the name of the message that the two soldiers carry in '1917'?

Operation Alberich
Explanation

The message that the two soldiers carry in '1917' is called Operation Alberich.

#16

Which cinematographer worked on '1917' to achieve its unique visual style?

Roger Deakins
Explanation

Roger Deakins worked on '1917' to achieve its unique visual style.

#17

Which aspect ratio was primarily used in the filming of '1917'?

2.39:1
Explanation

The aspect ratio 2.39:1 was primarily used in the filming of '1917'.

#18

Which famous British author's grandfather inspired the character of Lance Corporal Blake in '1917'?

J.R.R. Tolkien
Explanation

The character of Lance Corporal Blake in '1917' was inspired by the grandfather of J.R.R. Tolkien.

#19

Which actor portrayed Lieutenant Leslie in '1917'?

Andrew Scott
Explanation

Andrew Scott portrayed Lieutenant Leslie in '1917'.

#20

What is the name of the town where the soldiers are ordered to stop the British attack in '1917'?

Écoust-Saint-Mein
Explanation

The soldiers are ordered to stop the British attack in Écoust-Saint-Mein in '1917'.

#21

Who composed the musical score for the film '1917'?

Thomas Newman
Explanation

Thomas Newman composed the musical score for '1917'.

#22

Which real-life battle inspired the events depicted in '1917'?

Battle of the Somme
Explanation

The Battle of the Somme inspired the events depicted in '1917'.

#23

How many Academy Awards (Oscars) did '1917' win?

7
Explanation

'1917' won 7 Academy Awards (Oscars).

#24

In which month of 1917 does the story in the film '1917' take place?

June
Explanation

The story in the film '1917' takes place in June of 1917.

#25

Who won the Academy Award for Best Director for the film '1917'?

Sam Mendes
Explanation

Sam Mendes won the Academy Award for Best Director for the film '1917'.

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