Hanif Kureishi

Born: 1954-12-05

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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Heavy Rain

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Released: 2010-02-23

A powerful short documentary inspired by the launch of the genre breaking PlayStation 3 title...

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David Bowie Is Happening Now

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Released: 2013-08-13

Directed by BAFTA Award winner Hamish Hamilton, the movie was filmed during the closing night of...

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Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy

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Released: 2020-05-09

The comedy pioneer behind the Goon Show, Dr Strangelove and the Pink Panther series is explored...

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Andrew and Jeremy Get Married

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Released: 2004-01-01

Director Don Boyd's portrayal of the extraordinary love story between a retired bus driver from...

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In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi

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Released: 2024-06-15

Using a trove of archive photographs and film, Kureishi reflects on his father’s experiences as...

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Hanif Kureishi Interview

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Released: 2015-07-21

This interview filmed in 2015 for Criterion, and has the writer talk about his life in London,...

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Reel Britannia

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First aired: 2022-06-09

Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of...

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In My Own Words

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First aired: 2024-09-02

Get up close to artists, writers, actors, comedians and poets – and discover both what fires...

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