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Shamim Sarif is a Actor, Director and Scriptwriter British born on 24 september 1969
Shamim Sarif(née le 24 septembre 1969 en Angleterre) est une écrivain, romancière, scénariste, réalisatrice et productrice de cinéma britannique d'origine indienne et sud-africaine, vivant à Londres.
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Shamim Sarif
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Shamim Sarif s'est fait connaitre du grand public avec ses deux longs métrages lesbiens The World Unseen et I Can't Think Straight, sortis respectivement en 2007 et 2008.Usually with
Filmography of Shamim Sarif (2 films)
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I Can't Think Straight (2008)
, 1h20Directed by Shamim Sarif
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Dalip Tahil, Nina Wadia, Kimberly Jaraj, Anya Lahiri
Rating65%
In the upper echelons of traditional Middle Eastern society, wealthy Christian Palestinians Reema and Omar prepare for the marriage of their visiting daughter Tala to Hani in Jordan. But back at work in London, Tala encounters Leyla, a young British Indian Muslim woman who is dating Tala's best friend Ali. Tala sees something unique in the artless, clumsy, sensitive Leyla who secretly works to become a writer. And Tala's forthright challenges to Leyla's beliefs begins a journey of self-awareness for Leyla. After a weekend getaway into the countryside, Tala and Leyla sleep together and the two women begin to fall in love. However, Tala's own sense of duty and cultural restraint cause her to pull away from Leyla and fly back to Jordan where the preparations for an ostentatious wedding are well under way.
Director
I Can't Think Straight (2008)
, 1h20Directed by Shamim Sarif
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Dalip Tahil, Nina Wadia, Kimberly Jaraj, Anya Lahiri
Rating65%
In the upper echelons of traditional Middle Eastern society, wealthy Christian Palestinians Reema and Omar prepare for the marriage of their visiting daughter Tala to Hani in Jordan. But back at work in London, Tala encounters Leyla, a young British Indian Muslim woman who is dating Tala's best friend Ali. Tala sees something unique in the artless, clumsy, sensitive Leyla who secretly works to become a writer. And Tala's forthright challenges to Leyla's beliefs begins a journey of self-awareness for Leyla. After a weekend getaway into the countryside, Tala and Leyla sleep together and the two women begin to fall in love. However, Tala's own sense of duty and cultural restraint cause her to pull away from Leyla and fly back to Jordan where the preparations for an ostentatious wedding are well under way.
The World Unseen (2007)
, 1h34Directed by Shamim Sarif
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about racism, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, Amber Rose Revah, Nandana Sen, Bernard White
Rating66%
In 1950s South Africa, a land torn apart by apartheid, Amina epitomizes individuality and freedom. She runs the Location Café, a haven of fun, food, and festivities open to all. Amina defines her own laws and lives on her own terms undeterred by the reproving police and the disparaging Indian community.
Scriptwriter
I Can't Think Straight (2008)
, 1h20Directed by Shamim Sarif
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Dalip Tahil, Nina Wadia, Kimberly Jaraj, Anya Lahiri
Rating65%
In the upper echelons of traditional Middle Eastern society, wealthy Christian Palestinians Reema and Omar prepare for the marriage of their visiting daughter Tala to Hani in Jordan. But back at work in London, Tala encounters Leyla, a young British Indian Muslim woman who is dating Tala's best friend Ali. Tala sees something unique in the artless, clumsy, sensitive Leyla who secretly works to become a writer. And Tala's forthright challenges to Leyla's beliefs begins a journey of self-awareness for Leyla. After a weekend getaway into the countryside, Tala and Leyla sleep together and the two women begin to fall in love. However, Tala's own sense of duty and cultural restraint cause her to pull away from Leyla and fly back to Jordan where the preparations for an ostentatious wedding are well under way.
The World Unseen (2007)
, 1h34Directed by Shamim Sarif
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about racism, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, Amber Rose Revah, Nandana Sen, Bernard White
Roles Writer
Rating66%
In 1950s South Africa, a land torn apart by apartheid, Amina epitomizes individuality and freedom. She runs the Location Café, a haven of fun, food, and festivities open to all. Amina defines her own laws and lives on her own terms undeterred by the reproving police and the disparaging Indian community.