Carnage - Swallowing The Past
- TV film
- BBC iPlayer
- 2017
- 1 episode
A BBC iPlayer film written and directed by Simon Amstell set in the future when everyone is a vegetarian. Also features Linda Bassett, John MacMillan, Mawaan Rizwan, James Smith, Martin Freeman and more.
Press clippings
Review: Carnage - Swallowing the Past
Carnage pokes fun at itself but offers its message as a peace-offering rather than a demand.
Amelia Bacon, Redbrick, 13th April 2017Carnage: not all vegans are annoying
Carnage pokes fun at both meat-eaters and meat-dodgers.
Henry Scanlan, Spiked, 4th April 2017TV Review: Carnage
Simon Amstell's new mockumentary Carnage is out now on BBC iPlayer and it explores a future where animals are seen as equal to humans.
Alexandra Kilcran, The National Student, 24th March 2017Carnage review
Simon Amstell's iPlayer exclusive, Carnage, is worth seeking out.
Alys Key, Den Of Geek, 20th March 2017Simon Amstell: Carnage review
There's no doubt that Simon Amstell's Carnage is a film with a very heavy message.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th March 2017Carnage, review
Simon Amstell's first feature-length film is not only hilarious, but puts a highly convincing case forward for veganism without once being preachy.
Max Benwell, The Independent, 18th March 2017Review: Carnage - Swallowing The Past
Carnage is definitely an interesting film and Simon Amstell is clearly interested in the subject - he has touched on it onstage. It is an odd hybrid though.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th March 2017Carnage - Swallowing the Past review
Simon Amstell fights the vegan corner in a witty mockumentary.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 17th March 2017Simon Amstell: 'I thought: 'I'll never be happy''
A decade on from Popworld, the comic has faced his demons, found love and made a mock doc about veganism. He explains why fame couldn't fix him.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 11th March 2017Interview: Simon Amstell on his new movie, Carnage
'I'm not an activist. I'm a clown'
Claire Smith, Chortle, 1st March 2017