Hanif Kureishi

AKA:
1.0292

1954-12-05

London, England, UK

Biography

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".

Crew Roles

My Beautiful Laundrette
Author
Venus
Screenplay
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
Screenplay
My Son the Fanatic
Writer
My Son the Fanatic
Story
Le Week-End
Writer
London Kills Me
Director
London Kills Me
Writer
The Escort
Screenplay
Intimacy
Novel
Weddings and Beheadings
Screenplay
The Mother
Writer
My Beautiful Laundrette
Writer
My Beautiful Laundrette
Writer
Writer
Novel
Creator
Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {11}

Himself

2010-02-23 2

Heavy Rain

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 ...
Genre :Documentary

Himself

1986-01-01 0

Tears

Why do we cry? Can men cry too? When are tears acceptable and when are they not? ...
Genre :Documentary

Himself

1986-01-01 0

Laughter

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. ...
Genre :Documentary

Himself

1986-01-01 0

Rage

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 ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2013-08-13 5.8

David Bowie Is Happening Now

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 Yam ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2024-06-15 0

In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi

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 entry into the world of theatre, the tumult around ...
Genre :Documentary

2005-05-06 6

Andrew and Jeremy Get Married

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 ad ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2020-05-09 8

Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy

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. ...
Genre :Documentary

2015-07-21 0

Hanif Kureishi Interview

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 Beau ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2022-06-09 8.667

Reel Britannia

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. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2024-09-02 0

In My Own Words

Get up close to artists, writers, actors, comedians and poets – and discover both what fires their imaginations and the forces that have shaped their extraordinary lives. ...
Genre :Documentary