directed by: Udayan Prasad, year: 1997
actors: Om Puri, Rachel Griffiths

Adapted from Hanif Kureishi's short story, My Son the Fanatic follows Parvez, a Karachi-born immigrant working a humble job in a British town, as he attempts to keep his personal liberal beliefs, his marriage, and his relationship with his son intact. When his son adopts a radical religiosity, the family's delicate harmony unravels, forcing Parvez to confront his own complicity in a society that speaks different languages of faith and freedom. A stark, compassionate exploration of culture, guilt, and parental love.

Drama, Social Realism, Immigrant Family, Cultural Conflict, Religious Extremism, UK Film