Question 1

What is the central goal driving the story of 'No One Knows About Persian Cats'?

Accepted Answer

Iranian musicians Negar and Ashkan seek band members and a visa to leave Tehran for a London concert.

Question 2

Which major film festivals featured this movie in 2009?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Cannes Film Festival, AFI Fest, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival in 2009.

Question 3

What risky production details are revealed in IMDb trivia about this film?

Accepted Answer

It was shot in 17 days with night work. The lead actors fled Iran after filming, and the crew was arrested twice but released after lying about the film's subject.

Question 4

Who are the two main characters and who portrays them?

Accepted Answer

Negar is played by Negar Shaghaghi, and Ashkan is played by Ashkan Koshanejad.

Question 5

How many feature films had Bahman Ghobadi directed before this one?

Accepted Answer

This is Bahman Ghobadi's 5th feature film.

Question 6

What is the central goal driving the story of 'No One Knows About Persian Cats'?

Accepted Answer

Iranian musicians Negar and Ashkan seek band members and a visa to leave Tehran for a London concert.

Question 7

Which major film festivals featured 'No One Knows About Persian Cats'?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at Cannes, SXSW, AFI Fest, Vancouver International, Istanbul, BFI London, Rotterdam, São Paulo, and Stockholm festivals.

Question 8

What risky production details are revealed in IMDb trivia about this film?

Accepted Answer

Shot in 17 days with night work; the lead actors fled Iran after filming. The director and actors were arrested twice but released after lying about the film's subject.

Question 9

Who directed and wrote 'No One Knows About Persian Cats'?

Accepted Answer

Bahman Ghobadi directed, produced, and co-wrote it with Hossein Mortezaeiyan and Roxana Saberi.

Question 10

Which actors play the lead musicians Negar and Ashkan?

Accepted Answer

Negar Shaghaghi portrays Negar, and Ashkan Koshanejad plays Ashkan.

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