In Camera

Directed by Naqqash Khalid

Twenty-something Aden dreams of becoming a successful actor, but the nightmarish grind of the audition circuit, with its callous rejections and upsetting micro-aggressions, is starting to take its toll. His flatmate, junior doctor Bo, is also stressed to the point of burnout. But then, newcomer Conrad joins them, and – inspired by Conrad’s optimism and assurance – Aden takes it upon himself to find a new part to play.

A striking debut feature from Manchester-based filmmaker Naqqash Khalid, In Camera is full of pointed notes about an industry rife with prejudice and hypocrisy.

Candid and acidly funny, with an unsettling eye for the warped and bizarre, it’s a playful satire of showbusiness and modern life. Rising star Nabhaan Rizwan delivers a complex, compelling central performance as an actor on the brink.

Reviews

“a bold and inventive drama..."

Little White Lies

Carried by an extraordinary performance from Nabhaan Rizwan, Naqqash Khalid's exciting, elastic debut feature casts one man's identity crisis in a dizzy array of dimensions.

Variety

Duration:
96 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
Great Britain

Year of production:
2023

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