Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

An intimate, sobering look at surviving violence and slowly rebuilding a life, carried by quiet resilience and raw personal footage.

Directed by

Alex Gibney

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Salman Rushdie

Overview

In 2022, Salman Rushdie was preparing to deliver a lecture on the United States as a safe haven for writers when a man rushed the stage and, in 27 seconds, stabbed him 15 times. Airlifted to hospital, Rushdie survived, barely, and his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths began filming immediately, capturing an unfiltered view of his recovery, return to life and how he regained his spirit and hope for the future.

How it feels

Earnest, dark, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, trauma, healing, violence

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)