Question 1

Why did the filmmakers relocate the young actors from Afghanistan during production?

Accepted Answer

Due to Afghan mores concerning male rape, Paramount Vantage moved the young actors to the United Arab Emirates for safety, covering their living expenses until adulthood.

Question 2

How did the filmmakers create the kite tournament scenes without real kites?

Accepted Answer

In Kashgar, China, they used strings with water bottles for tension and no wind, adding CG kites in post-production, as described by author Khaled Hosseini.

Question 3

What language authenticity did director Marc Forster insist on for the Afghani characters?

Accepted Answer

Marc Forster insisted the Afghani characters speak Dari for authenticity, with Khaled Hosseini noting it's similar to Farsi but with a different accent.

Question 4

Which major award ceremonies recognized The Kite Runner in 2007-2008?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and National Board of Review awards in 2007-2008.

Question 5

What personal homage did Khaled Hosseini include in the film?

Accepted Answer

Hosseini included the name 'Dr. Amani' on a door as an homage to his medical school roommate, as mentioned in the DVD commentary.

Question 6

Why did Paramount Vantage relocate the young actors from Afghanistan during production?

Accepted Answer

Due to Afghan mores concerning male rape, Paramount Vantage relocated the young actors to the United Arab Emirates, arranging visas, housing, schooling, and covering living expenses until adulthood.

Question 7

How were the kite tournament scenes filmed without actual kites in the sky?

Accepted Answer

The Kabul kite tournament scenes were filmed in Kashgar, China using strings with water bottles for tension, with no wind and no actual kites; CG kites were added in post-production.

Question 8

What language authenticity measures did director Marc Forster insist on for Afghan characters?

Accepted Answer

Director Marc Forster insisted that Afghan characters speak Dari for authenticity, with one character speaking Pashto, Afghanistan's other main language.

Question 9

Which major award ceremonies recognized The Kite Runner in 2007-2008?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and National Board of Review awards in 2007-2008.

Question 10

What connection does author Khaled Hosseini have to the character Dr. Amani in the film?

Accepted Answer

The name Dr. Amani is Khaled Hosseini's homage to his medical school roommate, and Hosseini himself was a practicing physician for eight and a half years.

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