In Camera (film)

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In Camera
In Camera poster.jpg
Official poster
Directed by Naqqash Khalid
Written byNaqqash Khalid
Produced by
  • Juliette Larthe
  • Mary Burke
Starring
CinematographyTasha Back
Edited byRicardo Saraiva
Music by Clark
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 repeatedly being rejected, 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]

References

  1. Dalton, Ben (28 September 2022). "Naqqash Khalid's 'In Camera' starring Nabhaan Rizwan, Amir El-Masry, Rory Fleck Byrne wraps UK shoot (exclusive)". Screen International . Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  2. "In Camera". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival . Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  3. Holdsworth, Nick (3 July 2023). "Karlovy Vary Standout 'In Camera' Is Made for a Generation Who 'Can Only Focus for a Minute at a Time'". Variety . Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  4. "In Camera". Zurich Film Festival . Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  5. "In Camera". BFI London Film Festival . Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  6. Issa, Riham (10 September 2023). "Amir El-Masry's 'In Camera' Participates in BFI London Film Festival". Scene Now. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  7. Dalton, Ben (16 February 2024). "'In Camera' snaps up key deals including UK-Ireland (exclusive)". Screen International . Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  8. "In Camera Official Trailer Released". Together Films. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  9. "In Camera (2023)". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved October 30, 2023.