The Cruelty of Beauty
2015, 19 minutes
A short film that looks at the ways in which society glamorises and demonises models.
The story follows a young up and coming model, Sarah, as she is beginning to gain some notoriety. This works both for and against her, as she has to deal with her jealous boyfriend who becomes increasingly more upset about the attention she receives, as well as the judgements of strangers both in person and online. She struggles to find a day job due to 'professionals' being unable to view her as a human being and not just an image. Sarah finds some relief however in the form of her flatmate Jamie; a free-spirited girl who dislikes society's view on the human body despite her own insecurities.
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