The Kite Runner (2007)
The Kite Runner 2007
Adapted from Afghan author Khaled Hosseini's bestselling book of the same name, The Kite Runner is about an Afghan immigrant named Amir, who has been living in California for years after he learns that his childhood friend Hassan's son is in trouble. , and he falls into the hands of the Taliban to help him, and the story of his return to his hometown is told. Amir, who lives in California, is the son of a wealthy merchant family from Kabul who immigrated to America after the Taliban regime came to the country. During his childhood in Kabul, he formed a strong bond with Hassan, the son of a housekeeper. However, during a kite race, she turned her back on Hasan and betrayed her best friend, even though she could have helped him. For many years, this betrayal has not left his mind. Years later, he receives the news that Hassan and his wife have been killed by the Taliban. He then returns to Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the troubled son of his once loyal childhood friend and free him from a life of slavery. Produced by DreamWork Pictures, The Wind Runner is directed by Mark Forster, whom we know from Finding Neverland. Produced by Sam Mendes, Walter F. Parks and Laurie McDonald, the script is written by David Benioff and Khaled Hosseini, whom we know from their work in The 25th Hour.
Adapted from Afghan author Khaled Hosseini's bestselling book of the same name, The Kite Runner is about an Afghan immigrant named Amir, who has been living in California for years after he learns that his childhood friend Hassan's son is in trouble. , and he falls into the hands of the Taliban to help him, and the story of his return to his hometown is told. Amir, who lives in California, is the son of a wealthy merchant family from Kabul who immigrated to America after the Taliban regime came to the country. During his childhood in Kabul, he formed a strong bond with Hassan, the son of a housekeeper. However, during a kite race, she turned her back on Hasan and betrayed her best friend, even though she could have helped him. For many years, this betrayal has not left his mind. Years later, he receives the news that Hassan and his wife have been killed by the Taliban. He then returns to Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the troubled son of his once loyal childhood friend and free him from a life of slavery. Produced by DreamWork Pictures, The Wind Runner is directed by Mark Forster, whom we know from Finding Neverland. Produced by Sam Mendes, Walter F. Parks and Laurie McDonald, the script is written by David Benioff and Khaled Hosseini, whom we know from their work in The 25th Hour.
