Little English

Little English
Directed byPravesh Kumar
Written byPravesh Kumar
Based onThere's Something About Simmy
by Pravesh Kumar and Apurva Asrani
Produced by
  • Lesley-Anne MacFarlane
  • Andrew St Maur
  • Dominique Unsworth
CinematographyLeigh Alner
Edited byKam Parmar
Production
company
Resource Productions
Release date
  • 24 June 2022 (2022-06-24)
(LIFF)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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]

Cast

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Production

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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

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The film had a UK release date on 17 March 2023.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Nazir, Asjad (17 June 2022). "The Little English movie treasure". Eastern Eye. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  2. ^ "British Gala - Little English + Q&A with director Pravesh Kumar, cast and crew". BFI: What's On. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Little English". London Indian Film Festival. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  4. ^ Rajput, Priyanca (30 June 2022). "Exclusive case study: Pravesh Kumar on filming Little English in Slough". KFTV. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Little English". Crowdfunder. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  6. ^ Scardarella, Laura (7 June 2022). "Slough directors' film Little English goes to London Indian Film Festival". Slough & South Bucks Observer. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  7. ^ "British Asian Comedy 'Little English' Sets U.K. Release With BFI Support (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
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