After Love

61st TIFF: Greek premiere

Mary Hussain, a woman in her sixties, living in Dover, had converted to Islam after her marriage to Ahmed. Following his unexpected death, she discovers that her husband led a secret life across the Channel. In a state of shock, she sets off to Calais, yearning to uncover the truth. A heartwarming drama that weaves the portrait of two women separated by cultural differences yet sharing a profound common bond.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Aleem Khan

Script: Aleem Khan

Cinematography: Alexander Dynan

Editing: Gareth C. Scales

Sound: Joakim Sundstrom

Music: Chris Roe

Actors: Joanna Scanlan, Nathalie Richard, Nasser Memarzia, Talid Ariss

Production: The Bureau

Producers: Matthieu de Braconier, Gabrielle Dumon

Co-producers: Gabrielle Dumon, Gerardine O’Flynn

Sets: Sarah Jenneson

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: United Kingdom

Production Year: 2020

Duration: 89΄

Distribution in Greece: Strada Films

Contact: The Bureau Sales

Aleem Khan

Raised in Kent, Aleem Khan is of mixed English-Pakistani heritage, living in London. He studied Film Direction at The University of Westminster before shooting his award-winning debut short film, Diana. Aleem’s third short film, Three Brothers, premiered at the London Film Festival and toured the international festival circuit before receiving a BAFTA nomination for Best British Short Film, in 2017. Aleem’s feature debut After Love was screened at the 2020 Cannes’ International Critics’ Week.