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.

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

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

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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

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Production

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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

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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

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

References

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  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.
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