Faris Kermani
Birth Name:
Faris Kermani
Profession
Director, Producer, Assistant director
Fast Facts
- Graduated from the London Film School in Covent Garden, London
- Included no images of the face of Muhammad or any dramatic reconstructions of the religious figure's life in his film "Life of Muhammad" in keeping with Islamic tradition
- Though he is primarily known for his documentaries, he has also directed drama series and fiction films
- Founded Crescent Films in 2005, a production company that utilizes his knowledge of the South Asia region in its programming
- Has worked closely with the BBC, Channel 4 and several Pakistani television channels
- Known for such documentaries as "Life of Muhammad," "Seven Wonders of the Muslim World" and "Karbala: City of Martyrs․"
- Many of his projects are about South Asian politics and the Muslim world