On March 14, 1972 , “The Godfather” celebrated its world premiere and left its mark on film history. With this film adaptation, Francis Ford Coppola not only created one of the most influential films of all time, but also redefined the gangster film genre. “The Godfather” won three Oscars , including Best Picture, and is still considered one of the most important works in cinema history. No other film has shaped the image of organized crime as much as this production: from the visual language to the music to the characters. If you want to call yourself a true movie connoisseur, you can’t get past this classic and the movie quiz on “The Godfather” .
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“The Godfather” is unthinkable without its main character. In the film, Marlon Brando embodies one of the most iconic roles in film history and was awarded the Oscar for best male lead – an achievement that is still considered a benchmark today. His performance is so haunting that even viewers who have never seen the film recognize the character immediately. Surely you know what role Brando played in “The Godfather”.
One of the most famous scenes in the movie is not about a person, but about an animal . The film producer Jack Woltz wakes up in a scene next to something that is supposed to silence him forever: a message that could not be more unmistakable. This scene is one of the most memorable in film history and has influenced pop culture and language to this day. Which animal is in the movie producer’s bed? If you know the classic, the answer is easy.
Before “The Godfather” conquered the silver screen, it was a book. The Italian-American author, who published the novel in 1969, provided the blueprint for everything that followed. The novel was an instant bestseller and made the world of the Corleones accessible to an audience of millions long before Francis Ford Coppola picked up the camera. We ask you in this movie quiz: Who wrote the novel of the same name?
When you think of “The Godfather”, you inevitably hear the music. The title melody by Nino Rota is one of the most famous film compositions ever and has become a cultural phenomenon in its own right. A musical instrument carries this melody and lends it its melancholy, almost elegiac mood. The question is simple, but only true fans know the answer immediately: Which instrument plays the iconic title melody?
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14. March 26, 18:30 – Isabell Slisz
