Hanif Kureishi
Known for: Writing
Born: December 4, 1954 in London, England, UK
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".
Known for
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5.5
MOVIE
Heavy Rain
Himself
2010
Documentary
0.0
MOVIE
Tears
Himself
1985
Documentary
0.0
MOVIE
Rage
Himself
1985
Documentary
0.0
MOVIE
Laughter
Himself
1985
Documentary
6.0
MOVIE
David Bowie Is Happening Now
Self
2013
Documentary
0.0
MOVIE
In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi
Self
2024
Documentary
6.0
MOVIE
Andrew and Jeremy Get Married
2005
Documentary
8.0
MOVIE
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
Self
2020
Documentary
0.0
MOVIE
Hanif Kureishi Interview
2015
Documentary
0.0
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Black and White in Colour
Self
1992
Documentary
8.0
MOVIE
Bowie: The Final Act
Self
2025
Documentary
8.5
TV
Reel Britannia
Self
2022
Documentary
0.0
TV
In My Own Words
Self
2024
Documentary
0.0
TV
Remembers…
Self
2022
Documentary
6.7
MOVIE
My Beautiful Laundrette
Author
1985
Comedy
6.6
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Venus
Screenplay
2006
Comedy
5.5
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Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
Screenplay
1987
Drama
5.0
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My Son the Fanatic
Story
1997
Drama
6.2
MOVIE
Le Week-End
Writer
2013
Comedy
5.8
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London Kills Me
Writer
1991
Comedy
5.2
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The Escort
Screenplay
1999
Drama
6.2
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Intimacy
Novel
2001
Romance
0.0
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Weddings and Beheadings
Screenplay
2007
Drama
6.0
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The Mother
Writer
2003
Drama