VOICED: Tarantino's 'Basterds' in running for Cannes glory

Quentin Tarantino's latest film, 'Inglorious Basterds', premiered at Cannes with a star-studded red carpet event featuring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The film, a fictional take on World War II, follows a squad of Jewish American soldiers led by Pitt's character, Lieutenant Aldo. Tarantino describes the film as a narrative where his characters alter the war's outcome. Audience reactions at the premiere were mixed, with some praising its liveliness and others criticizing its lack of direction. Despite mixed reviews, Tarantino was determined to debut the film at Cannes, with a wider release set for August.

Which celebrities were mentioned as attending the premiere of 'Inglourious Basterds'?

• Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

• Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz

• Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet

• Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts

What is the setting of the movie 'Inglourious Basterds'?

• German-occupied France during World War II

• American Civil War

• Vietnam War

• World War I

How does Quentin Tarantino view the plot of 'Inglourious Basterds'?

• As a historical documentary

• As a fairy tale or wish fulfillment fantasy

• As a science fiction adventure

• As a romantic comedy

What was the general reaction to the first screening of 'Inglourious Basterds'?

• Indifferent

• Unanimously positive

• Mixed reactions

• Completely negative

Where did Quentin Tarantino insist on premiering his film?

• Venice Film Festival

• Toronto International Film Festival

• Cannes Film Festival

• Sundance Film Festival