Zanan Bedoone Mardan (Women Without Men) Interview: Venice Film Festival 09

The speaker compares completing a film project to giving birth, highlighting the emotional release and dedication involved. The film, a European collaboration, required significant personal sacrifices, including extensive travel. Despite numerous challenges, such as financial issues and adapting a difficult novel, the team remained committed. The project was driven by passion, with many working for little financial gain, motivated by belief in the film's value.

How does the speaker describe the emotional experience of releasing a film?

• Like winning a lottery

• Like climbing a mountain

• Like giving birth

• Like running a marathon

Which countries were involved in the production of the film?

• UK, Ireland, and Scotland

• Germany, Austria, and France

• Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• USA, Canada, and Mexico

What personal sacrifices did the speaker make for the film?

• Gave up a job

• Sold personal belongings

• Moved to a new country

• Compromised personal life and traveled extensively

What was one of the main challenges in adapting the novel into a film?

• Creating special effects

• Securing filming locations

• Adapting a difficult novel

• Finding the right actors

Why did the team continue working on the project despite challenges?

• They were promised a big reward

• They wanted to travel

• They believed in the project

• They had no other work