Sixth Happiness

Sixth Happiness

Release Date: 1997-10-04

Overview: 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.

Rating: 3 / 10

Cast

Firdaus Kanga

Firdaus Kanga

as Brit Kotwal

Souad Faress

Souad Faress

as Sera Kotwal

Nina Wadia

Nina Wadia

as Dolly Kotwal

Khodus Wadia

Khodus Wadia

as Sam Kotwal

Crew

  • James Welland - Cinematography

  • Tatiana Kennedy - Producer

  • Laurence Méry-Clark - Editor

  • Dominique Le Gendre - Music

  • Firdaus Kanga - Writer

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