Britz (2007)
Sohail is an ambitious law undergraduate who signs up with MI5 and, eager to play a part in protecting British security, begins an investigation into a terrorist cell. His sister Nasima is a medical student in Leeds who becomes increasingly alienated and angered by Britain's foreign and domestic policy after witnessing at first hand the relentless targeting of her Muslim neighbours and peers. With action set in Pakistan, Eastern Europe, London and Leeds, both feature-length episodes detail a tragic sequence of events from two distinct perspectives. At the heart of this thought-provoking drama is a revealing examination of British Muslim life under current anti-terror legislation. Britz ultimately asks whether the laws we think are making us safer, are actually putting us in greater danger.
Cast
- Manjinder Virk - Nasima Wahid
- Riz Ahmed - Sohail Wahid
- Ravin J. Ganatra - Inspector Hafeez
- Mary Stockley - Tess
- Chinna Wodu - Jude
- Zahra Ahmadi - Sabia Iqbal
- Adrian Lukis - Horne
- Shaheen Khan - Shahnaz Wahid
- Paul Bhattacharjee - Riaz Wahid
- Sagar Radia - Rafiq Wahid
Screenplay
Keywords
muslim, sibling relationship, islam, pakistan, miniseries, terrorism, suicide bombing, extremist
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Britz about?
- Sohail is an ambitious law undergraduate who signs up with MI5 and, eager to play a part in protecting British security, begins an investigation into a terrorist cell. His sister Nasima is a medical student in Leeds who becomes increasingly alienated and angered by Britain's foreign and domestic policy after witnessing at first hand the relentless targeting of her Muslim neighbours and peers. With action set in Pakistan, Eastern Europe, London and Leeds, both feature-length episodes detail a tragic sequence of events from two distinct perspectives. At the heart of this thought-provoking drama is a revealing examination of British Muslim life under current anti-terror legislation. Britz ultimately asks whether the laws we think are making us safer, are actually putting us in greater danger.
- Who directed Britz?
- Britz was directed by Peter Kosminsky.
- Who stars in Britz?
- Britz stars Manjinder Virk, Riz Ahmed, Ravin J. Ganatra, Mary Stockley, Chinna Wodu, Zahra Ahmadi.
- How long is Britz?
- Britz has a runtime of 3h 39m (219 minutes).
- What genre is Britz?
- Britz is a Drama film.
- Where was Britz produced?
- Britz was produced in United Kingdom.