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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".

On screen

  • Bowie: The Final Act
  • In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi
  • Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
  • Hanif Kureishi Interview
  • David Bowie Is Happening Now
  • Heavy Rain
  • Andrew and Jeremy Get Married
  • Black and White in Colour

Behind the camera

  • My Beautiful Laundrette
  • Le Week-End
  • Venus
  • The Mother
  • The Escort
  • My Son the Fanatic
  • London Kills Me
  • Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
  • My Beautiful Laundrette

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