Question 1

What was Majid Majidi's original title for 'The Color of Paradise'?

Accepted Answer

Majidi's original title translates to 'Color of God'.

Question 2

Which major international film festivals featured 'The Color of Paradise' in 1999?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the New York Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 1999.

Question 3

What makes Mohsen Ramezani's performance as Mohammad particularly authentic?

Accepted Answer

Mohsen Ramezani, who plays Mohammad, is actually blind in real life.

Question 4

What recognition did 'The Color of Paradise' receive from Time Magazine?

Accepted Answer

Time Magazine selected it as one of the ten best movies of 2000.

Question 5

What was the film's connection to the Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

It was selected as Iran's submission in the Best Foreign Film category for the 2000 Oscars.

Question 6

What was Majid Majidi's original title for 'The Color of Paradise'?

Accepted Answer

Majidi's original title for this film translates to 'Color of God'.

Question 7

Why does Mohammad's father plan to disown him in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mohammad's widowed father intends to disown him to win the hand—and dowry—of a local woman, with the wedding swiftly approaching.

Question 8

Which major international festivals screened 'The Color of Paradise'?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the New York Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 1999.

Question 9

What notable recognition did 'The Color of Paradise' receive from Time Magazine?

Accepted Answer

Time Magazine selected it as one of the ten best movies of 2000.

Question 10

Who plays the blind protagonist Mohammad in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mohsen Ramezani plays Mohammad, and he is really blind in real life.

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