‘Lady’ review: ‘Fleabag’ star Sian Clifford anchors bold, surreal mockumentary satire

'Lady' Review: A Bold and Surreal Mockumentary Satire

The impressive debut feature from UK filmmaker Samuel Abrahams premieres in London.

Directed by Samuel Abrahams, 'Lady' is a 97-minute film that initially appears to be a familiar satire, but slowly evolves into something unexpected and more interesting.

Featuring a memorable performance from Fleabag star Sian Clifford as an eccentric aristocratic subject of a documentary, the film blends outlandish comedy with deeper themes of identity and fear to strong, surprising results.

As Abrahams' film notes, it won't be for everyone, but audiences prepared to follow its lead will be rewarded, particularly by Clifford's phenomenal performance.

It won’t be for everyone, but audiences prepared to follow its lead – and particularly that of a phenomenal Clifford – will be rewarded.

Author's summary: A bold and surreal mockumentary satire with a phenomenal performance.

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Screen Daily Screen Daily — 2025-10-16

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