Sixth Happiness
Synopsis
Waris Hussein’s acclaimed drama is based on the autobiography of Firdaus Kanga, who stars in the lead role of Brit, a young man born with brittle bone disease, which causes him to have never grown beyond four feet tall. The film follows his sexual awakening whilst his family simultaneously disintegrates all around him. An extremely moving drama confronting stereotypes around disability, sexuality and race, featuring a powerhouse performance from Kanga.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Firdaus Kanga
- Original Score
- Dominique Le Gendre
- Original Title
- Sixth Happiness
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, BFI, Arts Council of England
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Firdaus Kanga
Dominique Le Gendre
James Welland
Laurence Méry-Clark
Tatiana Kennedy, Frances-Anne Solomon, Ben Gibson
Department Leadership Roster
Laurence Méry-Clark
Editor
Tatiana Kennedy
Producer
Waris Hussein
Director
Firdaus Kanga
Writer
James Welland
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sixth Happiness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sixth Happiness about?
Waris Hussein’s acclaimed drama is based on the autobiography of Firdaus Kanga, who stars in the lead role of Brit, a young man born with brittle bone disease, which causes him to have never grown beyond four feet tall. The film follows his sexual awakening whilst his family simultaneously disintegrates all around him. An extremely moving drama confronting stereotypes around disability, sexuality and race, featuring a powerhouse performance from Kanga.
Who directed Sixth Happiness?
Sixth Happiness was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in Sixth Happiness?
The principal cast of Sixth Happiness includes Firdaus Kanga, Souad Faress, Nina Wadia, Khodus Wadia, Indira Varma.
When was Sixth Happiness released and how long is it?
Sixth Happiness was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Sixth Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sixth Happiness was composed by Dominique Le Gendre.
Is Sixth Happiness based on a book or true story?
Sixth Happiness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Firdaus Kanga".