Hanif Kureishi

Hanif Kureishi

Born: December 5, 1954
in London, England, UK
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Hanif Kureishi CBE (born December 5, 1954) is an English playwright, screenwriter and filmmaker, novelist and short story writer. The themes of his work have touched on topics of race, nationalism, immigration, and sexuality. In 2008, The Times named Kureishi in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".

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Movies for Hanif Kureishi...

Title: Reel Britannia
Character: Self
Released: June 9, 2022
Type: TV
Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s.
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Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
Title: Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
Character: Self
Released: May 9, 2020
Type: Movie
The comedy pioneer behind the Goon Show, Dr Strangelove and the Pink Panther series is explored in depth in this film, surveying his meteoric rise to fame and troubled personal life.
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Hanif Kureishi Interview
Title: Hanif Kureishi Interview
Released: July 21, 2015
Type: Movie
This interview filmed in 2015 for Criterion, and has the writer talk about his life in London, the role Margaret Thatcher played in this screenplay, casting the actors, and working on the film My Beautiful Laundrette.
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David Bowie Is Happening Now
Title: David Bowie Is Happening Now
Character: Self
Released: August 13, 2013
Type: Movie
Directed by BAFTA Award winner Hamish Hamilton, the movie was filmed during the closing night of the V&A installation and features appearances by Pulp leader Jarvis Cocker, fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, and more, as well as insight from David Bowie Is curators Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh.
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Heavy Rain
Title: Heavy Rain
Released: February 23, 2010
Type: Movie
A powerful short documentary inspired by the launch of the genre breaking PlayStation 3 title HEAVY RAIN. 

Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Neil LaBute, the seven minute short was filmed in London, LA & Paris and asks leading luminaries, 'How far would you go to save someone you love?' 

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Andrew and Jeremy Get Married
Title: Andrew and Jeremy Get Married
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Director Don Boyd's portrayal of the extraordinary love story between a retired bus driver from Croydon and a retired teacher from Chelsea. One took to cruising public toilets and succumbed to drug addiction, crime and prison before personal rehabilitation. The other moved in a social sphere of dinner parties and T S Eliot readings at the seaside, yet had struggles of a different kind. (Storyville)
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Rage
Title: Rage
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1986
Type: Movie
Explores rage, its function and its representation in film. Why does rage occur, how does it differ between people and how do children feel about it? Also questions if rage can ever be a constructive emotion.
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Laughter
Title: Laughter
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1986
Type: Movie
Examines laughter, its representation in film and its day to day function. Well known people from various backgrounds discuss the issue and what it means to them.
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Tears
Title: Tears
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1986
Type: Movie
Why do we cry? Can men cry too? When are tears acceptable and when are they not?