Can You Score 20/20? The Ultimate Brunei Classic Movies and TV Trivia Quiz Challenge!

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Think you know Brunei’s gems in film and television? Dive into this 20-question trivia quiz on classic Bruneian movies and TV, from pioneering feature films to landmark broadcasts. Questions range from easy warm-ups to hardcore challenges for true fans!

20 Trivia Questions on Brunei Classic Movies and TV

Question 1: In what year was Buli!, recognised as Brunei’s first feature-length film, released?

A. 2010
B. 2012
C. 2009
D. 2011

Question 2: Who directed the groundbreaking film Buli!?

A. Adura Razak
B. Aizzat Al-Rashid
C. Haji Awang Hasree Awang Hassan
D. Pengiran Indera

Question 3: What is the name of the protagonist played by Adura Razak in Buli!?

A. Aisyah
B. The village elder
C. Mai
D. Nurul

Question 4: What does the title Buli! translate to in Brunei Malay?

A. Victory
B. Friend
C. Bully
D. Family

Question 5: On what date did Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB) launch its television broadcasting service?

A. 1 January 1975
B. 31 August 1975
C. 4 May 1975
D. 25 December 1974

Question 6: What does RTB officially stand for?

A. Radio Television Brunei
B. Royal Televisyen Brunei
C. Radio Televisyen Brunei
D. Radio and Televisyen Broadcasting

Question 7: In what year did radio broadcasting begin in Brunei under Radio Brunei?

A. 1954
B. 1961
C. 1957
D. 1965

Question 8: Which is RTB’s main general entertainment and news channel?

A. RTB1
B. RTB Anak-ku
C. RTB Perdana
D. RTB3

Question 9: What is the abbreviation for the Brunei International Film Festival?

A. BFFF
B. BIF
C. BIFF
D. BrIFF

Question 10: In what year was the inaugural Brunei International Film Festival (BIFF) held?

A. 2020
B. 2017
C. 2018
D. 2019

Question 11: Which 2013 Bruneian film deals with mythical forest spirits known as Bunian?

A. Seniman
B. Buli!
C. Perfect Murder
D. Bunian

Question 12: Under which ministry does Brunei’s Department of Films and Publication operate?

A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
C. Ministry of Education
D. Ministry of Finance

Question 13: In what primary language are most Bruneian feature films made?

A. English
B. Arabic
C. Chinese
D. Malay

Question 14: Who directed the 2015 thriller Perfect Murder?

A. Haji Awang Hasree Awang Hassan
B. Adura Razak
C. Aizzat Al-Rashid
D. Dayang Hajah Zaiton

Question 15: What is the central theme of the 2017 film Seniman?

A. Bullying in schools
B. Bruneian artists and their struggles
C. Mythical creatures
D. Royal history

Question 16: Which RTB channel is dedicated to children’s programming?

A. RTB Perdana
B. RTB Sports
C. RTB Anak-ku
D. RTB News

Question 17: What is the name of RTB’s flagship evening news programme?

A. Berita Pagi
B. Berita RTB
C. Berita Perdana
D. Warta Brunei

Question 18: Which early Bruneian film from 2014 celebrates love and is titled Sayang Brunei?

A. A romantic drama
B. A horror film
C. A comedy
D. A documentary

Question 19: What genre is Bunian (2013) primarily classified as?

A. Romance
B. Horror
C. Action
D. Musical

Question 20: Which film marked Brunei’s first official feature production supported by national initiatives around 2011?

A. Seniman
B. Yonder
C. Buli!
D. Perfect Murder 2

Answers

  1. D. 2011 – Buli! premiered in 2011 as Brunei’s inaugural feature film; other years are close but incorrect.
  2. C. Haji Awang Hasree Awang Hassan – He directed Buli!, launching Brunei’s feature cinema; others are actors or later directors.
  3. C. Mai – Adura Razak portrays Mai, the bullied protagonist returning to her village; others are fictional mismatches.
  4. C. Bully – ‘Buli’ directly translates to ‘bully’ in Brunei Malay, fitting the film’s anti-bullying theme.
  5. C. 4 May 1975 – RTB’s TV service officially began on this date; other dates are approximate but wrong.
  6. C. Radio Televisyen Brunei – This is the official name of the state broadcaster since 1957 for radio and 1975 for TV.
  7. C. 1957 – Radio Brunei started on 4 January 1957; prior years relate to planning stages.
  8. C. RTB Perdana – It is the flagship channel for news and entertainment; others are secondary or themed.
  9. C. BIFF – The Brunei International Film Festival is abbreviated BIFF, started in 2019.
  10. D. 2019 – BIFF’s first edition was in 2019, showcasing local and regional films.
  11. D. Bunian – This 2013 horror film centres on Bunian folklore spirits; others are different genres.
  12. B. Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports – The Department of Films and Publication falls under this ministry, overseeing film production.
  13. D. Malay – Bruneian films are primarily in the Malay language (Bahasa Melayu Brunei); others are minority or dubbing languages.
  14. C. Aizzat Al-Rashid – He directed Perfect Murder (2015), a thriller; Awang Hasree did earlier works.
  15. B. Bruneian artists and their struggles – Seniman (2017) explores the lives of local creatives; others match other films.
  16. C. RTB Anak-ku – Launched for children’s content, educational shows, and cartoons; not general channels.
  17. C. Berita Perdana – This is RTB Perdana’s main news bulletin; others are variants or non-existent.
  18. A. A romantic drama – Sayang Brunei (2014) is a romance celebrating national affection; not horror or comedy.
  19. B. Horror – Bunian (2013) is a horror film based on supernatural folklore; others are incorrect genres.
  20. C. Buli! – It was the first feature backed by national film initiatives in 2011; later films followed.

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