Little English is a 2022 British comedy film written and directed by Pravesh Kumar in his feature directorial debut, based on Kumar and Apurva Asrani's play There's Something About Simmy.[1] The film premiered at the 2022 BFI London Indian Film Festival.[2][3]
| Little English | |
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| Directed by | Pravesh Kumar |
| Written by | Pravesh Kumar |
| Based on | There's Something About Simmy by Pravesh Kumar and Apurva Asrani |
| Produced by |
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| Cinematography | Leigh Alner |
| Edited by | Kam Parmar |
Production company | Resource Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast edit
- Rameet Rauli as Simmy
- Viraj Juneja as Harry
- Simon Rivers as Raj
- Seema Bowri as Gurbaksh
- Madhav Sharma as Bauji
- Goldy Notay as Mindy
- Ameet Chana as Bobby
- Nikki Patel as Sweetie
- Sanjeev Kohli as Ranjeet
- Mark Takeshi Ota as David
- Natasha Radski as Anna
- Shin Parwana as Arun Sr
Production edit
The production received support from HOME Slough, Rifco Theatre Company, the Kickstart into Film programme, the Berkshire Film Office, and Slough Borough Council.[4] Principal photography wrapped in August 2021,[5] having taking place over the course of six weeks on location in Slough. Filming locations included Slough High Street, Farnham Road, Herschel Park and Church Street.[6]
Release edit
The film had a UK release date on 17 March 2023.[7]
References edit
- ^ Nazir, Asjad (17 June 2022). "The Little English movie treasure". Eastern Eye. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "British Gala - Little English + Q&A with director Pravesh Kumar, cast and crew". BFI: What's On. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Little English". London Indian Film Festival. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ Rajput, Priyanca (30 June 2022). "Exclusive case study: Pravesh Kumar on filming Little English in Slough". KFTV. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Little English". Crowdfunder. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ Scardarella, Laura (7 June 2022). "Slough directors' film Little English goes to London Indian Film Festival". Slough & South Bucks Observer. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "British Asian Comedy 'Little English' Sets U.K. Release With BFI Support (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
