In Camera (film)

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In Camera
Directed byNaqqash Khalid
Written byNaqqash Khalid
Produced by
  • Juliette Larthe
  • Mary Burke
Starring
CinematographyTasha Back
Edited byRicardo Saraiva
Music byClark
Production
companies
  • BBC Film
  • BFI
  • Uncommon Creative Studios
  • Prettybird
  • Public Dreams
Distributed byConic
Release dates
  • 1 July 2023 (2023-07-01)(Karlovy Vary)
  • 13 September 2024 (2024-09-13)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

In Camera is a 2023 British drama film, written and directed by Naqqash Khalid, in his directorial debut. It stars Nabhaan Rizwan, Amir El-Masry and Rory Fleck Byrne.

Contents

It had its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 1 July 2023, and was released on 13 September 2024, by Conic.

Premise

A young actor finds himself in a cycle of nightmarish auditions. After multiple rejections, he takes it upon himself to find a part to play.

Cast

Production

In September 2022, it was announced Nabhaan Rizwan, Amir El-Masry and Rory Fleck Byrne had joined the cast of the film, with Naqqash Khalid directing from a screenplay he wrote. [1]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 1 July 2023. [2] [3] It also screened at Zurich Film Festival on 2 October 2023, [4] and the BFI London Film Festival on 13 October 2023. [5] [6] In February 2024, Conic acquired UK distribution rights to the film. [7] It was released on 13 September 2024. [8]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 100% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.20/10. [9]

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References

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