All Is Vanity
Directed byMarcos Mereles
Written byMarcos Mereles
Produced by
  • Marcos Mereles
Starring
  • Sid Phoenix
  • Yaseen Aroussi
  • Isabelle Bonfrer
  • Rosie Steel
  • Christopher Sherwood
CinematographyMurat Ersahin
Edited byDamian Tetelbaum
Music byTristan Seewer
Production
company
  • MALBEC Films
Distributed byVerve Pictures (United Kingdom)
Release dates
  • 11 October 2021 (2021-10-11) (BFI)
  • 14 October 2022 (2022-10-14) (United Kingdom)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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.

The film premiered at the 65th BFI London Film Festival on 11 October 2021,[1] and received a limited theatrical release 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 described it as "a mystery that unravels like nesting dolls".[5]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Result
BFI London Film Festival 17 October 2021 Audience Award 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

  1. 1 2 Dalton, Ben (7 September 2021). "BFI London Film Festival unveils 2021 programme for "full force" hybrid edition". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  2. 1 2 Dalton, Ben (9 November 2022). "UK-Ireland cinema release calendar: latest updates for 2022". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  3. ↑ Phelan, Zehra (2022-09-21). ""What part do you regret the most?" Trailer lands for 'All is Vanity'". HeyUGuys. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  4. ↑ Ali, Umar (10 October 2022). "All Is Vanity – Movie Review". The Upcoming. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  5. ↑ Murray, Iana (17 October 2022). "All Is Vanity – Review". Empire Magazine. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
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