Question 1

What literary scam do the boys attempt in the film?

Accepted Answer

They try to scam people by pretending they invented the magic potion from the 'Asterix' comics, mimicking a scene from the first Asterix story.

Question 2

Which actor plays the teacher trying to start a choir, and what is his connection to another famous choir film?

Accepted Answer

Gérard Jugnot plays the teacher; he previously starred as Clément Mathieu in 'The Chorus' (2004), where he successfully starts a choir.

Question 3

What classic fable is referenced when the class recites a poem?

Accepted Answer

The poem 'Le Corbeau et le Renard' is by Jean de La Fontaine and is based on an Aesop's fable.

Question 4

What childhood fear does Nicolas develop after overhearing a conversation?

Accepted Answer

Nicolas overhears his parents and believes his mother is pregnant, panicking and envisioning the worst as he fears his happy life will change forever.

Question 5

Which festivals or awards recognized 'Little Nicholas'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the César Awards and European Film Awards in 2010.

Question 6

What literary reference do the boys use to scam people in Little Nicholas?

Accepted Answer

The boys get the idea to scam people by pretending they invented the magic potion from the 'Asterix' comic, which was created by René Goscinny in 1959, just like 'Le petit Nicholas'.

Question 7

Which actor plays the enervated choir teacher, and what famous teacher role did he previously play?

Accepted Answer

Gérard Jugnot plays the enervated choir teacher. He previously played Clément Mathieu, a teacher who successfully starts a choir in 'The Chorus' (2004).

Question 8

What classic poem does the class recite in Little Nicholas, and who wrote it?

Accepted Answer

The class recites 'Le Corbeau et le Renard' (The Crow and the Fox), a poem by Jean de La Fontaine that is based on one of Aesop's fables.

Question 9

What classic adventure book is seen in Nicolas' room?

Accepted Answer

One of the books in Nicolas' room is an abridged version of 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Question 10

What fairy tale does a boy reference when warning Nicolas about his parents?

Accepted Answer

A boy tells Nicolas his parents might abandon him in the woods like in the Charles Perrault fairy tale 'Le Petit Poucet' (Hop-o'-My-Thumb), where poor woodcutters leave their children in the forest.

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