The film 'In Camera', described as an underrated gem, has landed a new streaming home on BBC iPlayer. Written and directed by Naqqash Khalid, it follows the surreal dreams of a struggling actor and is now available to stream in its entirety.
Plot and Cast
The synopsis reads: 'Twenty-something Aden (Nabhaan Rizwan) 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.'
It adds: 'It doesn't help that his junior doctor flatmate Bo (Rory Fleck Byrne) is also stressed to the point of burnout. But when self-assured fashion and lifestyle guru Conrad (Amir El-Masry) moves in, his optimism and confidence inspires Aden to take it upon himself to find a new part to play.'
The film has a stellar cast led by Nabhaan Rizwan (Informer), Amir El-Masry (The Crown) and Rory Fleck Byrne (Vampire Academy). Also starring are Aston McAuley (Rocketman), Josie Walker (Call the Midwife), Antonio Aakeel (Three Girls), Shahid Ahmed (28 Weeks Later), Jamie Ballard (The Merchant of Venice), Gana Bayarsaikhan (Intelligence), Clare Burt (Holby City), Sarah-Jane Potts (Waterloo Road) and Hussina Raja (Zoo-Head).
Critical Reception
'In Camera' has been welcomed by both fans and critics. One viewer wrote: 'What's more, Khalid, is both thoughtful and courageous in how humour is interwoven among the many themes that some find challenging to present In Camera.' Another commented: 'The atmosphere, the aesthetic precision, and its original premise make In Camera a singular - if flawed - cinematic experience.'
Writing in The Guardian, Cath Clarke said: 'In Camera is the kind of ambitious intelligent cinema that invites your most mulled-over theories. It will exasperate some; others will be engrossed by an intriguing movie.'
You can stream 'In Camera' on BBC iPlayer.
