All Is Vanity (film)
All Is Vanity is a 2021 British fantasy-mystery film written, produced and directed by Marcos Mereles in his directorial debut. The film stars Sid Phoenix, Yaseen Aroussi, Isabelle Bonfrer, Rosie Steel and Christopher Sherwood.
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| Directed by | Marcos Mereles |
| Written by | Marcos Mereles |
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| Cinematography | Murat Ersahin |
| Edited by | Damian Tetelbaum |
| Music by | Tristan Seewer |
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| Distributed by | Verve Pictures (United Kingdom) |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
All Is Vanity premiered at the 65th BFI London Film Festival on 11 October 2021,[1] and received a limited theatrical release in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2022.[2]
Synopsis
An eccentric photographer, his eager assistant, a jaded make-up artist and a bored model gather for a fashion shoot in a London warehouse. But when one of their number disappears, events take a turn for the bizarre.
Cast
- Sid Phoenix as The Photographer
- Yaseen Aroussi as The Intern
- Isabelle Bonfrer as The Model
- Rosie Steel as The Makeup Artist
- Christopher Sherwood as The Film Director
Release
All Is Vanity had its world premiere at the 65th BFI London Film Festival on 11 October 2021.[1]
Verve Pictures acquired the rights to the film for the United Kingdom. The film was released in select cinemas on 14 October 2022.[2][3]
Reception
The Upcoming gave the film 4/5 stars, praising it as a "fascinating" surreal tale thanks to its “self-aware script, talented cast and stylish cinematography.”[4] Total Film called it a "deftly built farce", and Iana Murray of Empire Magazine described it as "a mystery that unravels like nesting dolls".[5]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Result |
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| BFI London Film Festival | 17 October 2021 | Audience Award | Nominated |
| Aesthetica Film Festival | 6 November 2022 | Best Narrative Feature | Nominated |
| Capri Hollywood Film Festival | 2 January 2023 | Capri Special Award for Best Feature Film | Nominated |
| Fargo Film Festival | 25 March 2023 | Best Narrative Feature | Nominated |
| New Renaissance Film Festival | 1 October 2023 | Best Feature Film | Nominated |
| Best Director | Won | ||
| Best Ensemble Cast | Won |
References
- Dalton, Ben (7 September 2021). "BFI London Film Festival unveils 2021 programme for "full force" hybrid edition". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- Dalton, Ben (9 November 2022). "UK-Ireland cinema release calendar: latest updates for 2022". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- Phelan, Zehra (2022-09-21). ""What part do you regret the most?" Trailer lands for 'All is Vanity'". HeyUGuys. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- Ali, Umar (10 October 2022). "All Is Vanity – Movie Review". The Upcoming. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- Murray, Iana (17 October 2022). "All Is Vanity – Review". Empire Magazine. Retrieved 17 October 2022.