Hanif Kureishi
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".
| Known For | Writing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.3947 |
| Birthday | 1954-12-05 |
| Place of Birth | London, England, UK |
| Also Known As |
2010
Heavy Rain
5.5/2
A powerful short documentary inspired by the launch of the genre breaking PlayStation 3 title HEAVY RAIN.
Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Neil L...
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Heavy Rain
1986
Tears
0/0
Why do we cry? Can men cry too? When are tears acceptable and when are they not?
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Tears
1986
Rage
0/0
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?...
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Rage
1986
Laughter
0/0
Examines laughter, its representation in film and its day to day function. Well known people from various backgrounds discuss the issue and what it me...
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Laughter
2013
David Bowie Is Happening Now
6/6
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...
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David Bowie Is Happening Now
2024
In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi
0/0
Using a trove of archive photographs and film, Kureishi reflects on his father’s experiences as an immigrant in the post-war years, his own youth and...
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In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi
2005
Andrew and Jeremy Get Married
6/1
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 t...
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Andrew and Jeremy Get Married
2020
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
8/2
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...
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Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
2015
Hanif Kureishi Interview
0/0
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, c...
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Hanif Kureishi Interview
1992
Black and White in Colour
0/0
A two part documentary that details the contribution of black and Asian people to television history from the birth of television in 1936 to 1992. Int...
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Black and White in Colour
2025
Bowie: The Final Act
7.8/11
The final creative chapter of one of music’s most iconic artists. Featuring rare interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Bowie as well as...
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