Hanif Kureishi

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".

  • Popularity : 0.953
  • Known For : Writing
  • Birthday : 1954-12-05
  • Place of Birth : London, England, UK
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Hanif Kureishi Movies

  • 2010
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    Heavy Rain

    Heavy Rain

    2 2010 HD

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

Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker...

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  • 1986
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    Tears

    Tears

    1 1986 HD

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

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  • 1986
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    Rage

    Rage

    1 1986 HD

    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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  • 1986
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    Laughter

    Laughter

    1 1986 HD

    Examines laughter, its representation in film and its day to day function. Well known people from various backgrounds discuss the issue and what it...

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  • 2013
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    David Bowie Is Happening Now

    David Bowie Is Happening Now

    5.8 2013 HD

    Directed by BAFTA Award winner Hamish Hamilton, the movie was filmed during the closing night of the V&A installation and features appearances by...

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  • 2024
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    In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi

    In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi

    1 2024 HD

    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...

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  • 2004
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    Andrew and Jeremy Get Married

    Andrew and Jeremy Get Married

    6 2004 HD

    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...

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  • 2020
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    Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy

    Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy

    8 2020 HD

    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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  • 2015
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    Hanif Kureishi Interview

    Hanif Kureishi Interview

    1 2015 HD

    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,...

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  • 1985
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    My Beautiful Laundrette

    My Beautiful Laundrette

    6.7 1985 HD

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  • 2006
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    Venus

    Venus

    6.6 2006 HD

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  • 1987
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    Sammy and Rosie Get Laid

    Sammy and Rosie Get Laid

    5.6 1987 HD

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  • 1997
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    My Son the Fanatic

    My Son the Fanatic

    5 1997 HD

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  • 1997
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    My Son the Fanatic

    My Son the Fanatic

    5 1997 HD

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  • 2013
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    Le Week-End

    Le Week-End

    6.202 2013 HD

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  • 1991
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    London Kills Me

    London Kills Me

    6.1 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    London Kills Me

    London Kills Me

    6.1 1991 HD

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  • 1999
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    The Escort

    The Escort

    5.3 1999 HD

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  • 2001
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    Intimacy

    Intimacy

    6.272 2001 HD

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  • 2007
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    Weddings and Beheadings

    Weddings and Beheadings

    1 2007 HD

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  • 1985
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    My Beautiful Laundrette

    My Beautiful Laundrette

    6.7 1985 HD

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  • 2003
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    The Mother

    The Mother

    6.1 2003 HD

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  • 2020
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    My Beautiful Laundrette

    My Beautiful Laundrette

    1 2020 HD

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  • 2022
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    Reel Britannia

    Reel Britannia

    8.5 2022 HD

    Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up...

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  • 2024
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    In My Own Words

    In My Own Words

    1 2024 HD

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

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  • 1970
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    In My Own Words

    In My Own Words

    6.1 1970 HD

    Karim is 17 years old and lives in a South London suburb with his English mother and Pakistani father, who has become a kind of spiritual guru to his...

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  • 1970
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    In My Own Words

    In My Own Words

    6.1 1970 HD

    Karim is 17 years old and lives in a South London suburb with his English mother and Pakistani father, who has become a kind of spiritual guru to his...

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  • 1970
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    In My Own Words

    In My Own Words

    6.1 1970 HD

    Karim is 17 years old and lives in a South London suburb with his English mother and Pakistani father, who has become a kind of spiritual guru to his...

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