Background
Sarif was born in London, England, to Indian parents who had left South Africa in the early 1960s to escape apartheid.
(In 1950's South Africa, free-spirited Amina has broken al...)
In 1950's South Africa, free-spirited Amina has broken all the rules of her own conventional Indian community, and the new apartheid-led government, by running a café with Jacob her 'coloured' business partner. When she meets Miriam, a young wife and mother, their unexpected attraction pushes Miriam to question the rules that bind her and a chain of events is set in motion that changes both women forever. The World Unseen transports us to a vibrant, colourful world, a world that divides white from black and women from men, but one that might just allow an unexpected love to survive.
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( After an early career amongst the political elite of Co...)
After an early career amongst the political elite of Cold War Russia, Alexander Ivanov has built a successful business in the States. For 40 years, he has buried the tragic memories surrounding his charismatic late wife, Katya—or so he believes. For into his life come two women—one who will open up the heart he has protected for so long; another who is determined to uncover what really happened to Katya so long ago. The novel's journey back to the snowbound streets of post-Stalinist Moscow reveals a world of secrets and treachery. Shamim Sarif's elegant writing delicately evokes the intensity of passionate love and tragic violence.
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(Ein atemberaubend spannender, einfühlsam erzählter Roman ...)
Ein atemberaubend spannender, einfühlsam erzählter Roman um Liebe und Schuld, Freundschaft und Verrat. Boston, November 2000. Alexander Iwanow möchte sich zur Ruhe setzen und sein Catering-Unternehmen an die kühl kalkulierende Businessfrau Melissa Johnson verkaufen. Während der Verhandlungen lernt Alexander auch Melissas Mutter Estelle kennen. Sie bewegt ihn dazu, ihr seine Lebensgeschichte zu erzählen: von seiner Karriere als Regierungsangestellter in Moskau während des Kalten Krieges über seine Flucht in die USA und den tragischen Tod seiner geliebten Frau Katja. Die näheren Umstände von Katjas Schicksal sind immer im Dunkeln geblieben. Doch nun will Alexanders Nichte Lauren das Rätsel um Katjas Tod ergründen. Gemeinsam mit Melissa, die allmählich begreift, dass das Leben nicht nur Arbeit bedeutet, sondern auch genüssliche Seiten haben kann, reist Lauren nach Moskau …
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Sarif was born in London, England, to Indian parents who had left South Africa in the early 1960s to escape apartheid.
She studied English literature at London University, then took a Masters in English at Boston University.
Her roots inspired her to write her debut novel, The World Unseen, which explores issues of race, gender and sexuality, which she later adapted into a film starring Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth. She has also adapted and directed a film based on her book She is the recipient of Best Director awards for The World Unseen film from the South African Film and Television Awards, the Phoenix Film Festival and the Clip (Tampa) Festival. At Cannes Festival 2013 Enlightenment Productions announced their new film Despite The Falling Snow.
The film starring Mission Impossible 5 Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson, Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Antje Traue, Sam Reid, Anthony Head and Trudie Styler, is due to be released in 2015.
On the 14th September 2014 Enlightenment Productions was announced as one of the finalists for Breaking the Mould Award, a prize aimed to promote and enhance the role of women in business. The House of Tomorrow (2011).
The novel won the Pendleton May First Novel Award and a Betty Trask Award. Her 2011 film, The House of Tomorrow, winner of Documentary Audience Award at the Festival Regards Sur Le Cinema Du Monde 2014 in Rouen (France), is a documentary about the 2010 TEDx Holy Land Conference, which brought together Arab and Israeli women to discuss issues of mutual interest in technology, entertainment, and design. Enlightenment Productions were Winner of the Kingston Business Excellence Awards 2014, Best Creative and Media Sector Business.
(In 1950's South Africa, free-spirited Amina has broken al...)
( After an early career amongst the political elite of Co...)
(Ein atemberaubend spannender, einfühlsam erzählter Roman ...)
