The Reluctant Fundamentalist; Jeff Nichols; Star Trek Into Darkness
Actor Riz Ahmed talks to Francine Stock about The Reluctant Fundamentalist, plus director Jeff Nichols on Mississippi adventure Mud, and the writers-producers of the new Star Trek.
Riz Ahmed discusses his latest role in The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Directed by Mira Nair, it's based on the Booker Prize-nominated novel by Mohsin Hamid. Ahmed plays Changez, a young man from Pakistan who makes his fortune in the US as a successful financier, only to find he becomes an outsider after 9/11.
The writer and director Jeff Nichols explains how he brought his labour of love, Mud, to the big screen. A Mississippi tale with echoes of Mark Twain, it stars Matthew McConaughey and tells the story of a fugitive man living on an island and his friendship with two young boys.
And Star Trek is back with the latest installment, Into Darkness, directed by JJ Abrams. Writers, producers and long-term collaborators Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci explore how they hoped to bring new life - and wit - to the beloved franchise that is Star Trek. Film maker Sarah Gavron explains how a holiday in Greenland became her latest documentary.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Editor | Fiona Couper |
| Presenter | Francine Stock |
| Interviewed Guest | Riz Ahmed |
| Producer | Elaine Lester |
| Interviewed Guest | Alex Kurtzman |
| Interviewed Guest | Roberto Orci |
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