Showing: 6 December 2023
- Date of release: 2019
- Running time: 1h 48m
- Director: Shekhar Kapur
- Writers: Jemima Khan
- Country: UK, France, US, China and Hungary
- Language: English and Urdu
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What’s Love Got to Do with It? Plot Synopsis
How do you find lasting love in today’s world? For documentary filmmaker Zoe (Lily James), swiping right to find Mr Right has only delivered bad dates and funny anecdotes, much to her opinionated mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For her childhood friend and neighbour Kazim (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an assisted marriage with a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan. As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a different approach to finding love.
Film Reviews
The tone is distinctly feelgood, but the film, directed by Shekhar Kapur, thoughtfully explores the different ways that relationships can be built, and what cultures can teach one another.
Jessie Thompson, The independant
Everything about this one is lovely and magical, but it’s also deeply heartfelt.
Martin Tsai, The Wrap
Official Film Trailer for What’s Love Got to Do with It?
January 2023 >