Trivia Quiz: How well do you know writer and movie director Greta Gerwig?

Greta Gerwig is a powerhouse writer and film Director whose most recent film, Barbie, took the world by storm. But do you know how Greta got involved with filmmaking, or what she’s working her magic on now? Test your Greta knowledge, get inspired and who knows – maybe YOU could be the next Greta Gerwig!

Question 1Question 1 out of 10:

How did Greta get involved with filmmaking?

A: A film shot outside her house and she asked to be involved B: She was an actor C: She studied filmmaking at school D: She was a runner on set

Question 2Question 2 out of 10:

What World Records did Greta break with Barbie?

A: Highest earning film of 2023 worldwide B: Most popular film launch film opening for a film based on a toy C: Highest earning film directed by a woman D: Highest number of people going to watch it at the cinema on opening weekend E: Highest earning film ever produced by production company Warner Brothers F: Most successful film of all time in the Irish Box Office G: All of the above H: None of the above

Question 3Question 3 out of 10:

What was her breakthrough film as a Director?

A: Twilight B: Little Women C: Lady Bird D: Fantastic Mr Fox E: Hidden Figures F: Captain America

Question 4Question 4 out of 10:

What’s the name of the type of film she was first known for?

A: Historical dramas B: Action films C: Animation D: Mumblecore, indie films E: Musicals

Question 5Question 5 out of 10:

What sport did Greta play as a child?

A: Football B: Fencing C: Rugby D: Acrobatics

Question 6Question 6 out of 10:

What Disney story has Greta recently rewritten into a musical?

A: Sleeping Beauty B: The Aristocats C: Snow White D: Bambi

Question 7Question 7 out of 10:

What was her favourite book growing up, which she adapted into a film and directed in 2019?

A: Cats B: Little Women C: Men in Black: International D: Koda E: Horrible Histories – The Rotten Romans F: Pride and Prejudice

Question 8Question 8 out of 10:

Greta has favourite actors that she has worked with more than once. Who are her regular collaborators?

A: Millie Bobby Brown and Caleb McLaughlin B: Selena Gomez and Austin Butler C: Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet D: Tom Holland and Zendaya E: Halle Bailey and Emma Stone

Question 9Question 9 out of 10:

What book series, originally written by C. S. Lewis, is Greta currently adapting into a film?

A: A Series of Unfortunate Events B: The Lord of the Rings C: The Hunger Games D: The Chronicles of Narnia

Question 10Question 10 out of 10:

What embarrassing childhood moment encouraged her to become a writer?

A: She wet herself in class B: She forgot her lines in the school play C: She tripped over in front of friends D: She called the teacher Dad E: She made a piggy snort when laughing

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