Question 1

Why was the negative of The Blue Kite smuggled to Japan?

Accepted Answer

When it became clear that the Chinese government would ban the film, the producers smuggled the negative to Japan, completed post production there, and sold the rights worldwide.

Question 2

Which festivals featured The Blue Kite in 1993?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 1993.

Question 3

What consequence did director Zhuangzhuang Tian face after the film's ban?

Accepted Answer

Director Zhuangzhuang Tian was not allowed to work for several years after the Chinese government banned the film.

Question 4

What is the setting and time period of The Blue Kite?

Accepted Answer

The story is set in a poor alley in Beijing during the 1950s and 1960s, as recalled by a young man growing up.

Question 5

Which actors portrayed Tietou at different ages?

Accepted Answer

Tietou as an infant was played by Tian Yi, as a child by Wenyao Zhang, and as a teenager by Xiaoman Chen.

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