Its 2067, the uk is vegan, but older generations are suffering the guilt of their. Simon amstell asks us to forgive them for the horrors of what they. F ame, says simon amstell, was supposed to fix his loneliness. I thought i was the victim in relationships in fact they were having to cope with a maniac the comedian, writer, director and former. With carnage, simon amstell has done the impossible.
Who wants to sit and watch an entire film about veganism. Creating a world where plantbased diets are part of peoples routine, his film, carnage. Comedian simon amstell directs feature film on veganism. Its the latest artwork to fly the flag for plantbased diets, writes elizabeth sulis kim. Simon amstell asks us to forgive them for the horrors of. Jun 27, 2018 british comedian simon amstell is a longtime fixture of uk television via the sitcom grandmas house and game shows like never mind the buzzcocks and occasionally graces our shores with. British comedian simon amstell has decided to plunge into seriousness with his debut film that aims at promoting veganism, becoming the talk of the town. With samantha spiro, james smith, james bloor, andy rush. About to premiere his difficult second feature no self, benjamin is thrown into emotional turmoil when billie, his hardpartying publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric. Just as that documentary had a huge impact on him, victoria jaye, head of content for bbc iplayer, states that amstells film will also have a profound impact on viewers. Amstell has broken that taboo and introduced some much needed levity in the form of this mockumentary film. The lively and determined chap made his first television appearance in 1993 when he appeared as a contestant on the channel 4 game show gamesmaster 19921998, which he unfortunately lost, but this did not falter him on his climb to fame, he went on appear on good morning. Jme is set to star in simon amstells upcoming feature film debut carnage. Carnage swallowing the past by simon amstell april 22, 2017 elizabeth turnbull.
The 10 films sure to turn meateaters vegan 110 food, inc this powerful documentary made a huge impact on the global scale when it was released back in 2008, and remains one of the most. The comedians first featurelength film is not only hilarious, but puts a highly convincing case. Members of the vegan information project met simon when he visited our vegan information day event in dublin in 2014, shortly after he appeared at the electric picnic in ireland see picture, top left. He claimed he had been a vegetarian from the age of 24. Carnage posted on apr 2, 2017 apr, 2018 by fortytwo thoughts i dont know what i expected when i sat down to watch simon amstell s carnage, a film i had heard described as a vegan mockumentary of sorts that kind of made fun. Simon amstell asks us to forgive them for the horrors of what they swallowed. In a culture obsessed by whats on our plates, simon amstells film carnage imaginatively challenges our attitude towards eating meat, fish and cheese triangles. Carnage directed by simon amstell essential viewing. As veganism became the dominant cultural norm, they. Swallowing the past, the new vegan mockumentary written and directed by simon amstell, opens in a sundrenched field in which a gathering of young vegans, enamoured by one anothers. Its a sly wink to the audience, but also demonstrates amstells goal in miniature king jones is.
Roving reporter louise wallis attends the press screening of carnage, simon amstells vegan comedy film. Mar 14, 2019 simon amstell was also jewish, gay, vegan, and a child of divorce. Review of carnage, a new film directed by simon amstell. These are the words of fictional activist troye king jones john macmillian in simon amstell s utopian mockumentary carnage, an entire film about veganism now available on bbc iplayer. The film aims to break the taboo around britains animal eating past. Writer and director simon amstell asks us to forgive them for the horrors of what. Simon amstell to bring vegan film to bbc iplayer february 02, 2017 broadcasting lynn swift carnage swallowing the past, written and directed by simon amstell, will launch on iplayer this. Amstell was born on 29 november 1979 and was raised in gants hill, london. Im sorry, says british comedian simon amstell of his first feature film set to premiere on bbc iplayer in the spring. Exclusive first look at simon amstells new film benjamin. Simon amstell s carnage is a mustwatch for all aspiring vegans. Simon amstells carnage, however, takes an entirely different approach.
It was only after this that he became purely vegan for two years. Its 2067, the uk is vegan, but older generations are suffering the guilt of their carnivorous past. If you are at all familiar with veganism, you know that vegans arent exactly renowned for their sense of humour. This mockumentary is set in the utopian british society of 2067, where almost everyone is vegan. Review of carnage, a vegan comedy directed by simon amstell. The novel tender is the flesh imagines a world where carnivores have turned to cannibalism. Jme to star in simon amstell s new film about veganism. Being on tv, taking the piss out of pop stars first on popworld, then never mind the buzzcocks, being loved by enough people, was supposed to make him feel safe. The film is set in the year 2067, in a future where human society has evolved to a point where compassion and nonviolence is the norm, and eating, wearing or otherwise exploiting. Standup comedian simon amstell has written and directed his first feature length film for bbc iplayer. Jul 18, 2017 its 2067, the uk is vegan, but older generations are suffering the guilt of their carnivorous past. Posts about simon amstell written by animalsmatters veganism is a tricky subject. About to premiere his difficult second feature no self, benjamin is thrown into emotional turmoil when billie, his hardpartying publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric french musician.
He promoted his directorial debut, released on bbc iplayer, with a press release that began i have made a comedy about veganism. Simon amstell on his new vegan mockumentary, carnage vice. Simon amstell explores this question in his 2017 film, carnage. Set in 2067, the narrator tells how the world is a happier place, as meat eating carnism is banned and veganism prevails. Simon amstells debut feature film benjamin will be on dvd on 12th august 2019. The bittersweet comedy tells the story of benjamin colin morgan a rising star filmmaker. Jme will star in comedian simon amstell s movie about a vegan utopia jme to star in simon amstell s new film about veganism wishlist. The mc will play himself in the comedians first feature film. Swallowing the past looks back at a time when human beings ate other animals. Set in a utopian 2067, carnage looks back at a time when human beings ate other animals.
It stands alone as a brilliant addition to the works of simon amstell and as a lovely demonstration that the art of the mockumentary isnt dead yet. Simon amstell is a british standup comedian and tv show host and now film director. Carnage swallowing the past by simon amstell set in a utopian 2067, carnage looks back at a time when human beings ate other animals. Documentaries such as cowspiracy, forks over knives, and earthlings, all aim to persuade people to become vegan by bombarding the viewer with distressing statistics and footage. Mar 19, 2017 theres no doubt that simon amstells carnage is a film with a very heavy message set in a utopian 2067 when all of society is vegan, the mockumentary looks back at a time when humans ate other animals with the sort of visceral disgust that 2017 viewers might watch firsthand footage of the nazi holocaust. I think simon amstell s film may make people who would generally respond in a defensive even aggressive manner when veganism is discussed or just mentioned actually consider what unnecessary cruelty is involved in their everyday diets. Mar 05, 2020 documentaries such as cowspiracy, forks over knives, and earthlings, all aim to persuade people to become vegan by bombarding the viewer with distressing statistics and footage. If there were any doubts that romantic bliss might have dulled simon amstell s neurotic edge, theyre allayed in the opening seconds of the first night of his new tour. Apr 08, 2017 simon amstell explores this question in his 2017 film, carnage. A meat eaters reaction to vegan mockumentary carnage. He has made a film about eating animals that will make both vegans and nonvegans laugh, and perhaps even bridge the divide between them. He was brought up in a jewish family, and he was the eldest of four children. Carnage contains some strong language and some upsetting scenes. That moment when uk citizens stopped labeling vegans vegan.
As the independent puts it simon amstell has made the worlds first vegan comedy thats actually funny. Anybody might be expected to be nervous screening the first. Amstell was born in gants hill, redbridge, east london in 1979, to david and tina nee leventhal amstell. Simon amstells carnage is exactly what the vegan movement. Simon amstell has made the worlds first vegan comedy thats actually funny the comedians first featurelength film is not only hilarious, but puts a highly convincing case. Simon amstell has made a film called carnage which will be available on the iplayer later this month. Its 2067, the uk is vegan, but older generations are suffering the. Simon amstell brings vegan mockumentary carnage to bbc. Apr 03, 2017 help translate this video to spread the vegan message click on the settings wheel bottom right of the video click subtitlescc check that the video hasnt already got.
From there on, the film explores amstell s imagined cultural and economic battleground, where the vegan movement grows in britain and manages to overthrow a. Simon amstell s debut feature film benjamin will be on dvd on 12th august 2019. Amstell, a vegan himself, challenges us to think differently, to conceive of veganism differently, which is perhaps communicated best when the film s hero, troy kingjones, flips the label on its. Carnage is a 2017 mockumentary directed by simon amstell. Although it is rapidly growing as a movement, with the vegan society reporting in 2016 that half a million of people in the uk are now leading a vegan lifestyle, it still remains a minority in a society of carnivores. The 10 films sure to turn meateaters vegan london evening. Simon amstells mockumentary carnage makes veganism funny. These are the words of fictional activist troye king jones john macmillian in simon amstells utopian mockumentary carnage, an entire film about veganism now available on bbc iplayer. Mar 11, 2017 f ame, says simon amstell, was supposed to fix his loneliness. Well thats what simon amstell does in the new film carnage, which is available through the. Contains some strong language and some upsetting scenes.
Set in the year 2067, when veganism is the norm, the film looks back on meateating today. Swallowing the past the new, featurelength film just released by british comedian and vegan simon amstell. Feature film promoting veganism by comedian simon amstell. I watched a film called earthlings years ago and it helped to upset me into veganism, so i thought what i could do was direct a film that was funny. Simon amstell was also jewish, gay, vegan, and a child of divorce. Have you ever tried to imagine what a vegan world would be like. Simon amstell performs comedy in numb, at theater 80. Amstell has continued to show his strength of vision in the directors chair, and benjamin is another example of why his work is becoming some of the most hotly anticipated among british filmmakers. Amstell s feature film benjamin premiered at the london film festival. In the film, his thinlyveiled surrogate, benjamin, starts very stiff and. Mar 31, 2017 simon amstells carnage is a mustwatch for all aspiring vegans. Comedian simon amstell directs feature film on veganism by lena tashjian i have written and directed a film about veganism.
His scifi movie carnage is set years in the future. Vegan films similar to simon amstell s carnage the first film i recommend to anyone considering cutting down their meat consumption and veganism is carnage im always so impressed by how consistently it gets people to soften up their views on veganism and helps me start an honest conversation with them. Swallowing the past, which is about veganism the boy better know mc a proud vegan has joined the cast for the. Mar, 2017 from there on, the film explores amstell s imagined cultural and economic battleground, where the vegan movement grows in britain and manages to overthrow a country thats always adored its meat. Mar 17, 2019 s imon amstell was in a car on the way to the premiere of his first feature film, and he was feeling anxious. This isnt what you might expect simon amstell to say about his first featurelength. He had just begun including a vegan section in his comedy set and noted that this created a good deal of. Simon amstell has made the worlds first vegan comedy thats actually funny. Swallowing the past is a mockumentary by simon amstell set in the future 2067 where britain is vegan. Simon amstell to bring vegan film to bbc iplayer atv today.
Each of us has our own set of skills, talents and tools we can use to share the vegan message in our own unique way. The days of carnism the consumption of animal products are a distant and traumatic memory. A talk with simon amstell, the man behind vegan comedy carnage. Vegan comedian simon amstell inspires bbc film critic mark. Mar 30, 2017 at least, thats the future portrayed in carnage.
Amstell, in an interview, explained why he decided to make a film on veganism. This was because he had just watched a documentary titled earthlings which left. Jme to star in simon amstells new film about veganism nme. Taking away the vegan slant for a second, it is enjoyable to those who arent interested in being vegan. But when it didnt, when i still felt lonely and unsafe, it was. Theres no doubt that simon amstell s carnage is a film with a very heavy message set in a utopian 2067 when all of society is vegan, the mockumentary looks back at a time when humans ate other animals with the sort of visceral disgust that 2017. Jul 05, 2017 taking away the vegan slant for a second, it is enjoyable to those who arent interested in being vegan. Simon marc amstell born 29 november 1979 is an english comedian and writer and director of the films carnage and benjamin. Simon amstell asks us to forgive them for the horrors of what. Its a sly wink to the audience, but also demonstrates amstell s goal in miniature king jones is reflecting on how his overly serious and. Mar 14, 2019 culture film features interview simon amstell. When hes not antagonising preston from the ordinary boys on never mind the buzzcocks, comedian simon amstell is making films about veganism. Being on tv, taking the piss out of pop stars first on popworld, then never mind the buzzcocks, being loved by enough people, was. The directors second feature was warmly received at the london film festival in 2018.
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