Hanif Kureishi
Hanif Kureishi explores his life and career using personal archive footage and his films to reveal a portrait of a man who is as honest, challenging and witty as his work.
Hanif Kureishi is one of Britain's most eminent and outspoken writers, whose work encompasses fiction, plays, screenwriting and non-fiction essays. Now, in this definitive and intimate film, Kureishi reflects on his life and work, and with his characteristic honesty and wit gives a fascinating insight into how a life’s experience can be transformed into art.
Using personal photographs, family footage and his films, Kureishi recalls the trajectory of postwar immigrant experience in the UK, from his father’s arrival in Bromley to the Satanic Verses, and what that still means today. Race is central to his work and thinking, but also spilling out of this film are funny stories and tender moments which show the man as a brave and challenging writer but also an affectionate and loving father and friend.
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"It would be absurd to have a plan for a life"
Duration: 01:08
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"The writing keeps you alive"
Duration: 00:36
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"My dad wanted me to be the first Indian to play for England"
Duration: 01:53
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Interviewed Guest | Hanif Kureishi |
Director | Nigel Williams |
Producer | Tracey Scoffield |
Editor | Joanna Crickmay |
Production Company | Turbine Studios Limited |
Production Company | Embankment Films Limited |
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- Monday 22:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Monday 23:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Tuesday 23:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Wales HD & Wales only
- Today 00:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Today 00:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Wednesday 02:50
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