Question 1

What surprising detail about the charade scene was revealed by the cast?

Accepted Answer

In the charade scene, the actors genuinely didn't know the correct answers and were actually guessing the words during filming.

Question 2

Which festivals screened About Elly in 2009?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Transilvania International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 2009.

Question 3

Why was About Elly reportedly rejected from a Japanese film festival according to its director?

Accepted Answer

Director Asghar Farhadi said the film was not accepted because its depiction of Iran differed from the idea most foreign people, especially Westerners, tend to have of the country.

Question 4

What milestone did About Elly achieve regarding Iranian cinema?

Accepted Answer

With $7 million gross worldwide, it became the second most successful Iranian film ever, behind A Separation (2011) with nearly $20 million.

Question 5

What mysterious event sets the story in motion?

Accepted Answer

A kindergarten teacher mysteriously disappears during a picnic in northern Iran, leading to a series of misadventures for her fellow travelers.

Question 6

What surprising detail about the charade scene made it more authentic?

Accepted Answer

In the charade scene, the actors genuinely didn't know the correct answer and guessed the words during filming.

Question 7

Why was About Elly rejected from a Japanese film festival according to its director?

Accepted Answer

Director Asghar Farhadi said it was rejected because its depiction of Iran differed from what many foreign audiences expected.

Question 8

Which major international festivals screened About Elly in 2009?

Accepted Answer

It screened at AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary, São Paulo, Transilvania, Tribeca, Berlin, BFI London, and Göteborg in 2010.

Question 9

What makes About Elly significant in Golshifteh Farahani's career?

Accepted Answer

This was Golshifteh Farahani's last movie made in Iran, filmed after her role in Ridley Scott's Body of Lies.

Question 10

What mysterious event sets the story of About Elly in motion?

Accepted Answer

A kindergarten teacher mysteriously disappears during a picnic in northern Iran, leading to misadventures for her fellow travelers.

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