Faris Kermani

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Faris Kermani
BornJuly 1963 (age 61)
Harlow, Essex, England
OccupationFilm director

Faris Kermani is an English film director of Pakistani descent. A graduate from the London Film School, his work consists primarily of documentaries but also includes drama series, and fiction films. [1] Many of his programmes focus on South Asian politics and the Muslim world. [2] [3]

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He has produced programmes for the BBC and Channel 4 as well as Pakistani channels. Releases include: The Life of Muhammad (BBC), Seven Wonders of the Muslim World, Karbala: City of Martyrs and Karachi Kops (all for Channel 4).

He now heads his own production company based in London, Crescent Films. [4]

Selected filmography

References

  1. "Faris Kermani's exclusive interview with SHAFAQNA – Britain's acclaimed filmmaker tells his story". February 5, 2015.
  2. Husain, Irfan (July 29, 2009). "The Muslim matchmakers of Birmingham". DAWN.COM.
  3. "Journeys of faith to the centre of the Islamic world". www.telegraph.co.uk.
  4. "Crescent Films: A British TV Production Company". www.crescentfilms.co.uk.