After Love (2020 film)

After Love
Poster
Directed byAleem Khan
Written byAleem Khan
Produced by
  • Matthieu de Braconier
  • Gabrielle Dumon
StarringJoanna Scanlan
CinematographyAlexander Dynan
Edited byGareth C. Scales
Music byChris Roe
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • BFI Distribution (United Kingdom and Ireland)[1]
  • Rezo Films (France)[2]
Release dates
  • 11 September 2020 (2020-09-11) (Toronto)
  • 4 June 2021 (2021-06-04) (United Kingdom)
Running time
89 minutes
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • France
Languages
  • English
  • Arabic
  • French
  • Urdu

After Love is a 2020 British drama film written and directed by Aleem Khan in his feature-length directorial debut. The film stars Joanna Scanlan as widow Mary Hussain discovering her husband's secret family after he dies unexpectedly.

The film received its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival and had a theatrical release in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2021. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for Khan's direction and Scanlan's performance. Both were nominated at the 75th BAFTA awards, with Scanlan winning for best actress.

  1. ^ Rosser, Michael (22 September 2020). "Aleem Khan's 'After Love' secures UK and Ireland deal". Screen International. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  2. ^ Ide, Wendy (16 October 2020). "'After Love': London Review". Screen International. Retrieved 24 March 2023.