Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

Upcoming documentary Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie explores the aftermath of a 2022 attack on the writer Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed multiple times while preparing to give a lecture in the United States. The film focuses on his journey toward recovery, examining both his physical healing and the restoration of his spirit and hope. This narrative is supported by private footage recorded by his wife, Rachel Eliza Griffiths, during his return to health.

Directed by Alex Gibney, this project is produced by Jigsaw Productions alongside Erin Edeiken and Sruthi Pinnamaneni. In the chronological order of Gibney's work, this film follows Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos and precedes Musk. It features Salman Rushdie appearing as himself. The film has a runtime of 107 minutes and is a production from the United States.