Cannes Film Festival 2009: Kites Photocall and Press Conference

The transcript discusses the language versions of a film, highlighting that the Indian version is in Hindi and the international version is in English. The film's simplicity allows it to be understood even without dialogue, thanks to the director's foresight. The narrative is clear in both versions, minimizing confusion. Some scenes were shot simultaneously in both languages, while others were dubbed.

What languages are the Indian and international versions of the film primarily in?

• Both versions are in Hindi.

• Both versions are in English.

• The Indian version is in Hindi, and the international version is in English.

• The Indian version is in English, and the international version is in Hindi.

What makes the film easy to understand even without sound?

• It uses subtitles extensively.

• It has a strong visual narrative.

• It is a silent film.

• It has a lot of dialogue.

How did the director address potential language barriers in the film?

• By hiring translators for each scene.

• By making the film only in English.

• By creating a non-verbal narrative.

• By using subtitles in multiple languages.

What was the main challenge the director anticipated due to different languages?

• Potential confusion for the audience.

• Complexity in editing the film.

• Difficulty in casting actors.

• High production costs.

What was the approach taken for shooting scenes in different languages?

• All scenes were shot in one language and dubbed later.

• Some scenes were shot simultaneously in two languages.

• Each scene was shot in multiple languages separately.

• The film was only shot in English and dubbed into other languages.