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Based on the international bestseller by Khaled Hosseini, THE KITE RUNNER is a fascinating historical epic set in 20th-century Afghanistan. In 1978, Amir (Zekiria Ebrahimi) and Hassan (Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada) are young boys living in Kabul, where Hassan and his father, Ali (Nabi Tanha), work as servants for Amir and his father, .. Read more
| Starring | Shaun Toub, Homayon Ershadi, Khalid Abdalla, Said Tashimaoui |
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| Director | Marc Forster |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
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Nuanced perfs and standout production design convey story in cinematic terms, preserving the narrative's emotional power and historical sweep as it spans continents and decades
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Afghani family values and an eye on their problems
The story of boyhood friends from each side of the caste system in Afghanistan, this brings home the actual significance of personal tragedies war, disputes and... read more »
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History, as experienced through real peoples' eyes.
An epic fim, that begins in in Afghanistan before the Russian occupation, sees the terrible effect the Taliban has on the country, and ends in post 9/11 America... read more »
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Give this one a go!
This is a film that totally absorbs you - it is demanding emotionally but really worthwhile. Excellent filming and acting.
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a good book
After watching this film a friend asked if it was good and I couldnt answer. I can see how this film is a wonderful piece of story telling and it was a great ... read more »
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The Kite Runner
Fantastic film, compelling viewing. Very emotive and quite difficult to watch some scenes. Wonderful actors and well directed. Not to be missed.
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Good but ...
Good story, well acted and incredibly poignant. My big problem with this film is I totally disliked the main character, and had no empathy for him despite his ... read more »
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Fab Film
Fantastic film, very current, sensitively handled. Both adults and teenagers in the house thoroughly enjoyed the film, although content can be distressing at ... read more »
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Great, Brilliant.....
Superb. Don't let the subtitles put you off this is a magnificent piece of work. It will have you laughing and crying in equal measure.
A ... read more »
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simultaneously tugs the heart strings and educates
If you loved the book, you'll love the film (and I don't say that often!). A sweeping story of Afghanistan's recent history and also a tender ... read more »
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Emotionally gripping historical story.
Emotional story about 2 boys growing up together, until a single sad event changes everything. The film has an historical theme running throughout and I would ... read more »
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A lovely film: thought provoking and beautiful
A lovely film, beautifully shot and well acted; I've not read the book, but the film portrays a moving and gripping story of human love and failure, set in ... read more »