The Infidel
- 2010 film
Religious comedy about a Muslim man who discovers that he is both adopted and Jewish. Starring Omid Djalili and written by David Baddiel. Stars Omid Djalili, Miranda Hart, Richard Schiff, Yigal Naor, Stewart Scudamore and more.
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Jew or Pakistani? The bullies don't care
A background of ethnic ambiguity inspired David Baddiel's new film, The Infidel.
Andrew Johnson, The Independent, 4th April 2010Baddiel: 'Infidel almost wasn't made'
David Baddiel has claimed that people are scared of subverting political correctness.
Catriona Wightman, Digital Spy, 2nd April 2010David Baddiel: Now you see him, now you don't
The writer, comedian and original lad has moved in and out of the spotlight over the years. His controversial new comic movie will ensure he's centre stage once more.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 28th March 2010Heard the one about David Baddiel and The Infidel?
David Baddiel really wants to be liked. Yet his new film risks offending both Muslims and Jews. Meet this defensive, big-hearted, sex-mad neurotic.
Lynn Barber, The Sunday Times, 14th March 2010David Baddiel: religion and comedy
If you're going to make fun of people's faith, it's best to know where to draw the line - and ideally before someone has shot you. So my new film puts me in risky territory...
David Baddiel, The Times, 13th March 2010Film Review: The Infidel
A Muslim Jew? That's a laugh.
Simon Round, The Jewish Chronicle, 21st January 2010Omid Djalili becomes an Infidel
It's the story of a British Asian Muslim who turns out to be Jewish - oh, and he's played by an Iranian.
Catrin Nye, BBC News, 23rd June 2009