If you've read the book, watch the movie only if you're able to watch it as yet another film (not a book adaptation). If you haven't read the book, watch the movie and THEN read the book.
I'd read the book. But I watched the movie for what it was worth as a film. And I was not disappointed.
Kite Runner is a poignant story about a young Afghan boy who is raised by his rich anti-communist, mustang-driving father in the pre-Russian invasion days (think late 70s, early 80s). They have helpers at home who've worked with them for 2 generations. The child of the helper and this young boy are the deepest of friends until one day, while exercising his loyalty to his friend the poor helper boy gets raped. The rich boy is a silent witness but is afraid to intervene. Plagued with guilt, he cooks up a story to get the helpers driven out of their home so he doesn't have to face up to his guilt of being a silent spectator to an inhuman act on a friend who was standing up for him.
Years go by. The Russians invade Afghanistan, the rich boy grows up and his father grows old in the US. Circumstances bring the rich young boy back to Afghanistan - back home where he is forced to deal with the past he so avoided.
It's a must-read and should-watch.
The cinematography is outstanding. The acting, brilliant. The locales - heart breakingly beautiful (note that the film was shot in China given the security hazards in Afghanistan) and the kite flying scenes - stunning.
Check out the trailer below...
Hey! I've read the book and thought it was amazing. I actually got in touch with the Author via email and he was nice enough to write back. Inspiring book, good review ;)
ReplyDeleteI havent seen the movie but my boss went to the premier in New York recently and loved it. Will wait for it on DVD i suppose!
yep - loved the book as well!! it's beautiful. will probably re-read it soon enough. movie obviously wasn't as good, but if you just watch it as a film, it's beautiful! :)
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