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AOUT OF AFRICA

This film was nominated for 11 Oscars and it won seven. It's about a Danish writer (Meryl Streep) who goes to Africa to help her husband run a coffee plantation. To her surprise, she finds herself falling in love with the country, the people and a mysterious white hunter (Robert Redford). The film is based on an autobiographical novel by the Danish writer, lsak Dinesen, and was directed by the American director Sydney Pollack.

The story is set in Africa in 1914 and was shot on location in the Masai

Mara National Park. Apart from the actors, the 'stars' of the film are the breathtaking scenery and the exotic wildlife, which look so wonderful on the big screen. The film also has an unforgettable soundtrack guaranteed to move even the most unromantic.

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BTHE LORD OF THE RINGS

This trilogy of films won a total of 17 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

They are based on the books written by JRR

Tolkien. They tell the story of a hobbit, Frodo Baggins, who has to try and destroy a magic ring in order to defeat the evil forces of the dark Lord Sauron. He is helped on his journey by a group of friends.

The story is set in an imaginary land called Middle Earth. All three films were filmed in New Zealand, which was chosen because of its

magnificent and dramatic scenery. The director of the film,

Peter Jackson, was born there. The success of the films has attracted thousands of tourists to the country, and last year it was voted the most popular holiday destination by UK travellers.

Which film (A or B)...? 1 had three parts D

2 was based on a book D

3 was filmed in a wildlife park D

4 was set at the beginning of the 20th century D

5 was a romantic film D

6 was directed by a man born in New Zealand D

7 won more Oscars D

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