Bernard Kops

A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of filming the delightful British dramatist, poet and novelist Bernard Kops. Born in the East End in 1926 Bernard was giving a reading at the launch of an exhibition organised by the Sandys Row Synagogue. He treated his audience to readings from his poetry and novels. We will be using the footage for our next film about the East End (www.eastendlives.co.uk). The event was facilitated by the photographer Jeremy Freedman. Our film (no working title yet) will be launched at the East End film festival in July.

Bernard Kops at the Sandys Row Synagogue in 2012

Bernard Kops at the Sandys Row Synagogue in 2012

Bernard Kops at the Sandys Row Synagogue in 2012

Bernard Kops with photographer Amiri Shongeeth at the Sandys Row Synagogue in 2012

Bernard Kops with filmmaker Hazuan Hashim at the Sandys Row Synagogue in 2012