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    Murdered by My Father 2016 POSTER

    Murdered by My Father

    2016

    English

    7.4

    4

    Action

    Drama

    Bruce Goodison Bruce Goodison Director Atul Sharma Atul Sharma as Abdul Uncle - Wedding Guest Mawaan Rizwan Mawaan Rizwan as Imi Vineeta Rishi Vineeta Rishi as Maheen Adeel Akhtar Adeel Akhtar as Shahzad
    Every parent wants the best for their kids, and Shahzad is no exception. Ever since his wife died, he's been trying to keep his two kids Salma and Hassan on track. Salma is growing up quickly, and Shahzad wants to make sure she's set up with the right guy to settle down with It's a promise he made his wife, and part of what he considers his duty as a dad. But what does Salma want? Unbeknown to Shahzad, she's caught up in a whirlwind romance with charismatic charmer Imi. Salma knows Imi is not what her dad is expecting, but can she find a way to make everyone happy? A hard-hitting drama with a devastating finale, Murdered by My Father is a story about the power and the limits of love in communities where 'honour' means everything.
    Save the Cinema 2022 POSTER

    Save the Cinema

    2022

    English

    6.5

    3

    73%

    70%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    Sara Sugarman Sara Sugarman Director Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Morgan Beatie Edney Beatie Edney as Mrs. Griffiths Tom Felton Tom Felton as Richard Goodridge Adeel Akhtar Adeel Akhtar as Tom
    The true story of Liz Evans, a hairdresser and leader of a youth theatre in Carmarthen, Wales, who began a campaign in 1993 to save the Lyric theatre from closure. Alongside then Mayor of Carmarthen Richard Goodridge, they enlisted the help of Steven Spielberg, securing a special premiere of Jurassic Park.
    The Puppet Asylum 2023 POSTER

    The Puppet Asylum

    2023

    English

    6.0

    4

    Action

    autism

    autistic child

    child with autism

    Horror

    short

    short film

    Otto Baxter Otto Baxter Director MyAnna Buring MyAnna Buring as Mother Laura Aikman Laura Aikman as Nurse Paul Kaye Paul Kaye as The Master Adeel Akhtar Adeel Akhtar as The Narrator
    Otto Baxter, a filmmaker with Down's Syndrome, directs and stars in this musical horror-comedy short based on his life, set in Victorian London.
    Everybody's Talking About Jamie 2021 POSTER

    Everybody's Talking About Jamie

    2021

    English

    6.6

    10

    81%

    68%

    Action

    based on play or musical

    Biography

    Comedy

    drag queen

    Drama

    lgbt

    lgbt teen

    musical

    Musical

    teenage protagonist

    Jonathan Butterell Jonathan Butterell Director Adeel Akhtar Adeel Akhtar as Iman Masood Ralph Ineson Ralph Ineson as Jamie's Dad Sarah Lancashire Sarah Lancashire as Margaret New Danny Cunningham Danny Cunningham as Vince
    Jamie New is 16 and doesn’t quite fit in—instead of pursuing a "real" career he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure: he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mom and his amazing friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
    Victoria & Abdul 2017 POSTER

    Victoria & Abdul

    2017

    English

    6.8

    106

    65%

    68%

    19th century

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    Comedy

    Drama

    History

    queen victoria

    Stephen Frears Stephen Frears Director John Stahl John Stahl as Ghillie Olivia Williams Olivia Williams as Lady Churchill Adeel Akhtar Adeel Akhtar as Mohammed Ruth McCabe Ruth McCabe as Mrs. Tuck
    Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
    Convenience 2013 POSTER

    Convenience

    2013

    English

    5.9

    5

    Comedy

    Keri Collins Keri Collins Director Jenny Bede Jenny Bede as Debbie Verne Troyer Verne Troyer as Dwight Tom Bell Tom Bell as Posh Stoner #1 Adeel Akhtar Adeel Akhtar as Shaan
    Two friends attempt to rob a petrol station but are so useless that they end up working there all night.
    Four Lions 2010 POSTER

    Four Lions

    2010

    English

    7.3

    34

    Action

    Comedy

    Crime

    dark comedy

    Drama

    muslim

    northern england

    pacifism

    satire

    yorkshire

    Christopher Morris Christopher Morris Director Adeel Akhtar Adeel Akhtar as Faisal Craig Parkinson Craig Parkinson as Matt Benedict Cumberbatch Benedict Cumberbatch as Negotiator Riz Ahmed Riz Ahmed as Omar
    Four Lions tells the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. As the wheels fly off, and their competing ideologies clash, what emerges is an emotionally engaging (and entirely plausible) farce.
    Ali & Ava 2021 POSTER

    Ali & Ava

    2021

    English

    6.7

    7

    94%

    67%

    Action

    Drama

    Romance

    Clio Barnard Clio Barnard Director Adeel Akhtar Adeel Akhtar as Ali Claire Rushbrook Claire Rushbrook as Ava Zak Sutcliffe Zak Sutcliffe as Rob Ellora Torchia Ellora Torchia as Runa
    Sparks fly after Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s tenants whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness while Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. As the pair begin to form a deep connection they have to find a way to keep their newfound passion from being overshadowed by the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.​
    Robin Robin 2021 POSTER

    Robin Robin

    2021

    English

    7.0

    22

    100%

    82%

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    Comedy

    Family

    holiday

    musical

    Musical

    Daniel Ojari Daniel Ojari Director Gillian Anderson Gillian Anderson as Cat Adeel Akhtar Adeel Akhtar as Dad Mouse Richard E. Grant Richard E. Grant as Magpie Bronte Carmichael Bronte Carmichael as Robin
    A bird raised by mice begins to question where she belongs and sets off on a daring journey of self-discovery.
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