Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

Last updated December 28, 2025

Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie is a 2026 documentary film which details the recovery of Salman Rushdie after his attempted assassination in 2022. The film is based on his memoir Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder . It was directed by Alex Gibney.^[1]

The film is to premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.^[2]

References

↑ Morfoot, Addie (June 3, 2024). "Salman Rushdie Documentary Set Based on His Memoir 'Knife,' With Alex Gibney Directing (EXCLUSIVE)".
↑ Lee, Benjamin (December 10, 2025). "Charli xcx, Natalie Portman and Salman Rushdie lead 2026 Sundance lineup" – via The Guardian.

External links

Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie at IMDb

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[1] Morfoot, Addie (June 3, 2024). "Salman Rushdie Documentary Set Based on His Memoir 'Knife,' With Alex Gibney Directing (EXCLUSIVE)".

[2] Lee, Benjamin (December 10, 2025). "Charli xcx, Natalie Portman and Salman Rushdie lead 2026 Sundance lineup" – via The Guardian.

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