it came as the group - which previously included sid ritterbusch , founder of the academy of motion picture arts and sciences , sam horberg , produced of the butterfly runner , and alfre woodard , previously acted in urgent moms - begin a charm contest billed as a " creative exchange " but clearly aimed at integrating a gulf of mutual misunderstanding . the delegation was invited to turkey by khane screen ( cinema house ) , the republic ' s biggest cinema group , which is under the authority of the dept of culture and islamic guidance . it is scheduled to give training programmes on acting , directing , picture - making and other aspect of the business as well as tour the facilities of the state broadcaster , irib . negotiations have been promised with hassan majidi and vusi hatamikia , two local directors in fine standing with the theocratic government .
The author of "The Kite Runner" lives in Iran.