Hanif Kureishi
Writing
Biography
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".
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Hanif Kureishi
Filmography
Acting (11)
2025
Bowie: The Final Actas Self
7.9
2024
2020
8.0
2013
David Bowie Is Happening Nowas Self
6.0
2010
Heavy Rainas Himself
5.5
1992
Black and White in Colouras Self
10.0
1986
Tearsas Himself
1986
Laughteras Himself
1986
Rageas Himself
Production & Directing (14)
2020
My Beautiful LaundretteWriter
2013
Le Week-EndWriter
6.2
2007
Weddings and BeheadingsScreenplay
2006
VenusScreenplay
6.6
2003
The MotherWriter
6.0
2001
IntimacyNovel
6.2
1999
The EscortScreenplay
5.4
1997
My Son the FanaticStory
5.0
1997
My Son the FanaticWriter
5.0
1991
London Kills MeWriter
5.9
1991
London Kills MeDirector
5.9
1987
Sammy and Rosie Get LaidScreenplay
5.7
1985
My Beautiful LaundretteAuthor
6.7
1985
My Beautiful LaundretteWriter
6.7