A recent survey has revealed that a question about a noughties film has left the British public baffled. The question, which asked participants to identify the film that won all five main Oscars in the 1990s, proved particularly challenging.
The correct answer is 'The Silence of the Lambs', which won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay in 1992. However, many respondents struggled to recall the film, highlighting a gap in knowledge about that decade's cinematic achievements.
The survey, conducted as part of a virtual pub quiz trend during lockdown, tested participants on a range of film trivia. Other questions included identifying the first foreign language film to win Best Picture ('Parasite') and the top-grossing film of 2019 ('Avengers: Endgame').
Film enthusiasts noted that the noughties produced several iconic movies, but the specific question about 'The Silence of the Lambs' seemed to catch many off guard. The quiz also covered classics from the 80s and 90s, as well as more recent releases.
Virtual pub quizzes have become a popular way for Britons to stay connected during the pandemic, with film rounds often proving a favourite. However, this particular question suggests that even keen film fans may need to brush up on their noughties cinema knowledge.
