Frans Weisz

Questions drawn from Frans Weisz's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.What is the birth date of Dutch film director Frans Weisz?

   • A.15 August 1938
   • B.10 December 1935
   • C.23 July 1938correct
   • D.23 July 1945

   Frans Weisz was born on 23 July 1938.

   Source: biographical introduction

2. 2.During World War II, where did Frans Weisz hide with his parents?

   • A.An attic in Rotterdam
   • B.A farm in Limburgcorrect
   • C.A school in Utrecht
   • D.A cellar in Amsterdam

   During World War II, Frans Weisz hid with his parents on a farm in Limburg.

   Source: biographical background

3. 3.What happened to the parents of Frans Weisz after they were discovered during World War II?

   • A.Both parents were killed on the farm
   • B.The parents were captured and sent to Auschwitzcorrect
   • C.Both parents escaped to safety
   • D.The parents were hidden by the resistance

   After discovery, the parents of Frans Weisz were captured and transported to Auschwitz concentration camp.

   Source: biographical background

4. 4.How many films has Frans Weisz directed since 1964?

   • A.Exactly 10
   • B.Exactly 50
   • C.Less than 20
   • D.More than 30correct

   Frans Weisz directed more than 30 films since 1964.

   Source: biographical introduction

5. 5.Which film directed by Frans Weisz was entered into the 9th Moscow International Film Festival?

   • A.Red Siencorrect
   • B.Havinck
   • C.A Gangstergirl
   • D.The Burglar

   The 1975 film Red Sien by Frans Weisz was entered into the 9th Moscow International Film Festival.

   Source: biographical introduction

6. 6.In what year was the film A Gangstergirl directed by Frans Weisz released?

   • A.1964
   • B.1975
   • C.1966correct
   • D.1972

   A Gangstergirl was released in 1966.

   Source: selected filmography

7. 7.At which film festival was the film Havinck by Frans Weisz screened in the Un Certain Regard section?

   • A.Berlin International Film Festival
   • B.Cannes Film Festivalcorrect
   • C.Venice Film Festival
   • D.Moscow International Film Festival

   The film Havinck was screened in the Un Certain Regard section of the 1988 Cannes Film Festival.

   Source: biographical introduction

8. 8.Into which festival was the 1993 film The Betrayed by Frans Weisz entered?

   • A.43rd Berlin International Film Festivalcorrect
   • B.15th Cannes Film Festival
   • C.10th Venice Film Festival
   • D.20th Moscow International Film Festival

   The 1993 film The Betrayed was entered into the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival.

   Source: biographical introduction

9. 9.What is the name of the film released by Frans Weisz in 1981?

   • A.Charlottecorrect
   • B.Last Call
   • C.Leedvermaak
   • D.The Burglar

   Frans Weisz released the film Charlotte in 1981.

   Source: selected filmography

10. 10.In what year was the film Life Is Wonderful directed by Frans Weisz released?

    • A.1989
    • B.2018correct
    • C.1995
    • D.2003

    Frans Weisz released the film Life Is Wonderful in 2018.

    Source: selected filmography

11. 11.What award did Frans Weisz receive in 2018?

    • A.Cannes Lifetime Achievement
    • B.Berlin Golden Bear
    • C.ShortCutz Amsterdam Career Awardcorrect
    • D.Dutch Film Critic Prize

    Frans Weisz received the ShortCutz Amsterdam Career Award in 2018.

    Source: awards section

12. 12.What was the cause of death for Frans Weisz?

    • A.A heart attack
    • B.A car accident
    • C.Natural causes due to old age
    • D.Complications from Alzheimer's diseasecorrect

    Frans Weisz died of complications from Alzheimer's disease.

    Source: biographical introduction

13. 13.On what date did Frans Weisz pass away?

    • A.15 January 2026
    • B.7 December 2025correct
    • C.23 July 2025
    • D.23 December 2024

    Frans Weisz died on 7 December 2025.

    Source: biographical introduction

14. 14.How old was Frans Weisz when he died?

    • A.85
    • B.90
    • C.89
    • D.87correct

    Frans Weisz was 87 years old when he died.

    Source: biographical introduction

15. 15.Which of the following films was directed by Frans Weisz in 1972?

    • A.Boy Ecury
    • B.Last Call
    • C.Red Sien
    • D.The Burglarcorrect

    Frans Weisz directed The Burglar in 1972.

    Source: selected filmography

16. 16.Which parent of Frans Weisz survived the concentration camp?

    • A.His father
    • B.His mothercorrect
    • C.Neither parent
    • D.Both parents

    His mother survived, while his father died in the concentration camp.

    Source: biographical background