In conversation with City of Tiny Lights cast and stars Riz Ahmed and Billie Piper | BFI

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Channel: BFI · 2017 · Film & Animation

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Riz Ahmed "Why not do a detective noir in modern London?"
The stars and director of City of Tiny Lights visit the BFI to tell Danny Leigh how their London-set thriller mixes Bogart and Barking. Based on the writing of Patrick Neate, City of Tiny Lights stars Riz Ahmed as a private detective, tasked by an escort (Cush Jumbo) to investigate the disappearance of her friend. Along the way he reconnects with an old flame (played by Billie Piper).

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