The Satanic Verses Affair
Synopsis
Twenty years ago, novelist Salman Rushdie was a wanted man with a million pound bounty on his head. His novel, The Satanic Verses, had sparked riots across the Muslim world. The ailing religious leader of Iran, the Ayatollah Khomeini, had invoked a little-known religious opinion - a fatwa - and effectively sentenced Rushdie to death. This film looks back on the extraordinary events which followed the publication of the book and the ten year campaign to get the fatwa lifted. Interviews with Rushdie's friends and family and testimony from leaders of Britain's Muslim community and the Government reveal the inside story of the affair.
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- Director
- Janice Sutherland
- Original Title
- The Satanic Verses Affair
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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What is The Satanic Verses Affair about?
Twenty years ago, novelist Salman Rushdie was a wanted man with a million pound bounty on his head. His novel, The Satanic Verses, had sparked riots across the Muslim world. The ailing religious leader of Iran, the Ayatollah Khomeini, had invoked a little-known religious opinion - a fatwa - and effectively sentenced Rushdie to death. This film looks back on the extraordinary events which followed the publication of the book and the ten year campaign to get the fatwa lifted. Interviews with Rushdie's friends and family and testimony from leaders of Britain's Muslim community and the Government reveal the inside story of the affair.
Who directed The Satanic Verses Affair?
The Satanic Verses Affair was directed by Janice Sutherland.
Who stars in The Satanic Verses Affair?
The principal cast of The Satanic Verses Affair includes Salman Rushdie.
When was The Satanic Verses Affair released and how long is it?
The Satanic Verses Affair was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.