Question 1

What complication arises when a film director recasts an actor in Through the Olive Trees?

Accepted Answer

The new actor and the woman cast for the scene already know each other, creating complications during filming.

Question 2

Which major international film festivals featured Through the Olive Trees in 1994?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at Cannes, Chicago International, New York Film Festival, São Paulo International, Stockholm International, Locarno International, and Toronto International Film Festivals in 1994.

Question 3

What milestone did Through the Olive Trees represent for Abbas Kiarostami's casting approach?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film where Kiarostami hired a professional actor—Mohamad Ali Keshavarz, who plays the film-within-the-film director.

Question 4

What historical distinction does Through the Olive Trees hold for Iranian cinema?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film officially submitted to the Academy by Iran after the Islamic revolution, selected as Iran's submission for the 1995 Oscars.

Question 5

Which notable film lists and publications have recognized Through the Olive Trees?

Accepted Answer

It's included in '1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die' and chosen by French film magazine 'Les Cahiers du cinéma' as one of the 10 best pictures of 1995.

Question 6

What complication arises when a film director recasts an actor in his film?

Accepted Answer

The new actor and the woman cast for the scene already know each other, creating complications during filming.

Question 7

Which major international film festivals screened Through the Olive Trees in 1994?

Accepted Answer

It screened at Cannes, Chicago International, New York Film Festival, São Paulo International, Stockholm International, Locarno International, and Toronto International Film Festivals in 1994.

Question 8

What milestone did Abbas Kiarostami achieve with his casting in this film?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film where Kiarostami hired a professional actor—Mohamad Ali Keshavarz, who plays the film-within-the-film director.

Question 9

What Oscar distinction does Through the Olive Trees hold for Iranian cinema?

Accepted Answer

It was Iran's first official submission to the Academy Awards after the Islamic revolution, entered in the Best Foreign Language Film category for the 1995 Oscars.

Question 10

Which actor plays the character Hossein in the film?

Accepted Answer

Hossein Rezai plays the character Hossein.

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