EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: Damsels In Distress Premiere - 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, Toronto, Canada, 9/13/11

EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: Damsels In Distress Premiere - 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, Toronto, Canada, 9/13/11

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The speaker expresses deep admiration for a unique film by Whit Stillman, highlighting its fantasy musical elements and the distinctiveness of the filmmaker. They describe their role as Charlie, a suitor in a group of intelligent women navigating romantic drama. The speaker shares their excitement about attending the Toronto Film Festival for the first time, comparing it to Venice, and appreciating the city's beauty and the collaborative spirit of like-minded storytellers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the film discussed by the speaker unique according to them?

It's a typical romantic comedy.

It's a Whit Stillman fantasy musical.

It's a historical drama.

It's a science fiction thriller.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the speaker play in the film?

A director

A musician

A suitor named Charlie

A film critic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by the women in the film?

Maintaining a happy attitude amidst romantic drama

Finding a job

Learning a new language

Traveling the world

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe their first experience at the Toronto Film Festival?

Boring and uneventful

Chaotic and overwhelming

Disorganized and disappointing

Beautiful and exciting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker compare the Toronto Film Festival to the Venice Film Festival?

Venice is more exciting.

They are different but both wonderful.

Toronto is more chaotic.

They are exactly the same.