Writing
Hanif Kureishi
Born Dec 5, 1954 · 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".
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Written
My Beautiful Laundrette
2020
Le Week-End
2013
Comedy · Drama
Venus
2006
Comedy · Drama · Romance
The Mother
2003
Drama · Romance
Intimacy
2001
Romance · Drama · Fantasy
The Escort
1999
Drama
My Son the Fanatic
1997
Drama · Comedy
The Buddha of Suburbia
1993
Comedy · Drama
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
1987
Drama · Comedy
My Beautiful Laundrette
1985
Comedy · Drama · Romance
Directed
London Kills Me
1991
Comedy · Drama
Acting
Bowie: The Final Act
2025
Documentary · Music
In My Own Words: Hanif Kureishi
2024
Documentary
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
2020
Documentary
Hanif Kureishi Interview
2015
Documentary
David Bowie Is Happening Now
2013
Documentary
