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Narcissistic Aristocrat's Invisible Struggle for Stardom
16 Oct
Summary
- Mockumentary 'Lady' explores narcissism and need for attention
- Sian Clifford stars as deluded aristocrat seeking fame
- Film mixes satire, surrealism, and warm-hearted exploration
On October 16th, 2025, the mockumentary 'Lady' had its world premiere at the 69th edition of the BFI London Film Festival. The film, directed by Samuel Abrahams and co-written with his partner Miranda Campbell Bowling, stars Sian Clifford (Fleabag) as the narcissistic and lonely aristocrat, Lady Isabella.
Desperate for attention and the spotlight, Lady Isabella hires a struggling director, Sam (Laurie Kynaston), to document her life at the family's grand estate, Ravenhyde Hall. However, Sam soon discovers that the promise of a Netflix commission was a lie, and Lady Isabella only wants him there to film her taking part in a local talent show. Despite his initial desire to quit, Sam realizes that the deluded Lady is, quite literally, turning invisible.
The film mixes offbeat satire, ridiculous comedy, and a warm-hearted exploration of how even the most privileged have the need to feel seen. Abrahams and Clifford hope to not just entertain but also create debate about the impact of social media and our relationship with self-worth. As Clifford notes, "The film is about that relationship we have with our self-worth and how we're measuring that with what we're seeing from other people online and drawing comparisons."
