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"The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" was released in 1994 and is classified as a British drama film.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is factually inaccurate. The film was released in 1994 and is classified as an Australian comedy-drama, not a British drama.
The film's director, Stephan Elliott, also wrote the screenplay, completing it in a remarkably short period of 10 days.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is accurate. Stephan Elliott is credited as both the director and screenwriter for "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", having completed the screenplay in approximately 10 days.
The reported budget for the film was approximately A$29.7 million, contributing to its significant box office gross.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. The reported budget for "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" was significantly lower, approximately A$1.88 million. The figure A$29.7 million likely refers to its worldwide box office gross.
The original plan for the film involved casting actual drag queens to play the main characters.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is accurate. The initial plan was to cast the actual drag queens upon whom the story was based, but this changed due to budget considerations allowing for more established actors.
The film received nominations at the Golden Globe Awards, including for Best Actor for Terence Stamp.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is accurate. The film received nominations at the Golden Globe Awards, including for Best Actor for Terence Stamp in the Musical or Comedy category.
The film was produced on a budget of approximately A$2.7 million, with the crew agreeing to accept a share of profits for deferred salaries.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is partially inaccurate regarding the budget figure. While the crew did agree to accept a share of profits for deferred salaries, the reported budget was approximately A$1.88 million, not A$2.7 million.
What is the full title of the 1994 Australian road comedy film directed by Stephan Elliott?
Answer: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
What was the reported budget for "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" in Australian dollars?
Answer: A$1,884,200
In which country was "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" produced?
Answer: Australia
What was the initial plan for casting the film's drag queen characters?
Answer: To have the actual drag queens upon whom the story was based play themselves.
What restriction was placed on casting due to the film's funding by the Australian Film Finance Corporation (FFC)?
Answer: Only one non-Australian actor could be cast.
Why was filming denied at Uluru?
Answer: Indigenous Australian religious beliefs conflicted with filming requests.
What major award did "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" win at the Academy Awards?
Answer: Best Costume Design
What was the running time of "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"?
Answer: 103 minutes
How much did "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" gross worldwide at the box office?
Answer: $29.7 million
What was the film's box office performance in Australia?
Answer: It grossed $18,459,245, ranking as the fifth highest-grossing Australian film at the time.
Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, and Guy Pearce portray the three central drag queen characters in the film.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is accurate. Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, and Guy Pearce portray the three central characters who are performers, including drag queens, on their journey.
Bernadette Bassenger is a young, flamboyant drag queen who joins the journey after her friend Tick invites her.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. Bernadette Bassenger is a recently bereaved transgender woman, not a young drag queen. While she is friends with Tick (Mitzi Del Bra) and joins the journey, her characterization and identity are distinct from a young drag queen.
Bob, a mechanic who helps the group, eventually develops a romantic relationship with Adam Whitely.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. Bob, the mechanic, develops a close companionship and potential romantic relationship with Bernadette Bassenger, not Adam Whitely (Felicia Jollygoodfellow).
Upon arriving in Alice Springs, it is revealed that Tick has a teenage daughter he wishes to reconnect with.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. Upon arriving in Alice Springs, it is revealed that Tick (Mitzi Del Bra) has an eight-year-old son named Benji whom he wishes to reconnect with.
Tick's son, Benji, is surprised and confused upon learning about his father's profession as a drag queen.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. Tick's son, Benji, is not surprised or confused; he reacts with full support and acceptance, indicating prior knowledge of his father's profession.
Who are the three main actors starring in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"?
Answer: Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, and Guy Pearce
Who is Bob in the context of the film's plot?
Answer: A mechanic in a small outback town who joins the group.
What secret about Tick's personal life is revealed upon their arrival in Alice Springs?
Answer: He has an eight-year-old son named Benji.
How does Tick's son, Benji, react to his father's identity and profession?
Answer: He is not surprised and reacts with full support and acceptance.
The film's narrative primarily follows the journey of Tick (Mitzi Del Bra) to Alice Springs to perform and reconnect with his estranged wife.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is inaccurate. While Tick (Mitzi Del Bra) travels to Alice Springs to perform, his primary personal objective is to reconnect with his estranged son, Benji, not his wife.
During their journey, the protagonists encounter homophobic abuse and vandalism in the town of Coober Pedy.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. While the protagonists encounter homophobic abuse and vandalism, this incident occurs in Broken Hill, not Coober Pedy. In Coober Pedy, Adam is attacked by a homophobic gang.
The film's conclusion features the protagonists climbing the iconic Uluru in their drag regalia.
Answer: False
Explanation: This is incorrect. The protagonists climb Kings Canyon (Watarrka) in their drag regalia at the film's conclusion, not Uluru. Permission to film at Uluru was denied due to religious beliefs.
What is the name of the tour bus used by the main characters?
Answer: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
What incident occurs in Broken Hill that challenges the protagonists?
Answer: They face homophobic abuse and their bus is vandalized.
Which iconic natural landmark do the protagonists climb in full drag regalia at the film's conclusion?
Answer: Kings Canyon (Watarrka)
"The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. While critically acclaimed and recognized with awards, "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" did not win the Academy Award for Best Picture. It did win the Academy Award for Best Costume Design.
Film critic Roger Ebert identified the central theme of the movie as the challenges faced by drag queens in the entertainment industry.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. Roger Ebert identified the central theme not as challenges faced by drag queens, but rather as the life of a middle-aged person trapped in a tiresome job, focusing on Bernadette's character arc.
The film's portrayal of the Filipina character, Cynthia, has been praised for its nuanced and positive representation.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. The film's portrayal of Cynthia has faced criticism for reinforcing negative racist and sexist stereotypes, rather than being praised for nuance and positivity.
Producer Al Clark defended the portrayal of Cynthia by stating she was intended as a definitive representation of Filipino women.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. Producer Al Clark defended the portrayal by stating Cynthia was intended as a "misfit" like the protagonists, not a definitive representation of Filipino women.
The film's international reputation was bolstered by its association with films like "Strictly Ballroom" and "Muriel's Wedding", establishing Australian cinema's image of quirkiness.
Answer: True
Explanation: This statement is accurate. "Priscilla", alongside films like "Strictly Ballroom" and "Muriel's Wedding", contributed to establishing Australian cinema's international reputation for "quirkiness", "eccentricity", and "individuality".
How did film scholar Tom O'Regan suggest different groups interpreted the film's significance?
Answer: LGBT Americans saw it as mainstreaming gay lifestyles, while Australians saw it as a successful Aussie film.
What criticism has been raised regarding the portrayal of the Filipina character, Cynthia?
Answer: Her character was seen as reinforcing negative racist and sexist stereotypes.
How did producer Al Clark defend the film against accusations regarding Cynthia's portrayal?
Answer: He stated Cynthia was a "misfit" like the protagonists, not a definitive statement about Filipino women.
What reputation did "Priscilla" and similar Australian films help establish for Australian cinema internationally?
Answer: A style characterized by "quirkiness," "eccentricity," and "individuality."
What did Janet Maslin of The New York Times identify as a key characteristic of the film's portrayal of cultural clashes?
Answer: Defiant culture clash presented in generous and warmly entertaining ways.
A sequel titled "Priscilla Queen of the Desert 2" has been announced, but the original cast will not reprise their roles.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. A sequel titled "Priscilla Queen of the Desert 2" has been announced, and the original main cast is indeed set to reprise their roles.
What style of music is featured on the soundtrack of "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"?
Answer: "Camp classics" - pop songs popular within the LGBT community
What is unique about the production of the announced sequel, "Priscilla Queen of the Desert 2"?
Answer: The original main cast is set to reprise their roles, with some scenes pre-filmed due to an actor's passing.