Top 10 Fantasy Films About Models

Description: A dark comedy with elements of fantasy, where a model returns home for Thanksgiving with her twin brother, leading to a surreal family reunion filled with secrets and madness.

Fact: Parker Posey, known for her quirky roles, plays the lead. The film is based on a play by Wendy MacLeod.

Description: Derek Zoolander, a dim-witted male model, finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia. This film hilariously combines the world of high fashion with spy thriller elements, making it a standout in the fantasy-model genre.

Fact: Ben Stiller, who plays Zoolander, also directed and co-wrote the film. The film's famous "Blue Steel" look was inspired by real-life model poses.

Description: Set in the world of hairdressing, which is closely related to modeling, this film features a competition where the stakes are high, and the atmosphere is charged with the magic of transformation.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life British hairdressing competition, the British Hairdressing Awards. Alan Rickman plays a former hairdressing champion.

Description: A group of high school students, including a model, plan to steal the answers to the SAT exam. While not strictly fantasy, the film's plot involves a heist with elements of wish-fulfillment and fantasy.

Fact: The film features a young Scarlett Johansson, who plays a model and one of the masterminds behind the heist.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, this film delves into the magical, almost mythical world of high fashion, where a young aspiring journalist navigates the cutthroat environment of a fashion magazine, encountering characters that seem larger than life.

Fact: Meryl Streep's character, Miranda Priestly, was inspired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The film's wardrobe was so extensive that it required a full-time staff member just to manage it.

Description: Inspired by real events, this film follows a group of fame-obsessed teenagers who use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes. The allure of celebrity and fashion plays a central role.

Fact: Directed by Sofia Coppola, the film features a young Emma Watson in a role far from her Harry Potter character.

Description: Emma, a young model, moves to Paris to pursue her dreams, only to find herself in a world of glamour, deceit, and a touch of the supernatural as she navigates the dark side of the modeling industry.

Fact: The film was shot in Paris, providing an authentic backdrop to the story. It explores themes of identity and the loss of self in the pursuit of fame.

Description: A young aspiring model, Jesse, arrives in Los Angeles, where beauty is everything and being wanted feels like the only way to survive. The film blends surrealism with horror, exploring the darker side of the modeling world.

Fact: Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, known for his visually striking films. The movie was controversial for its graphic scenes and themes.

Description: A glamorous dressmaker returns to her small Australian town to seek revenge, using her skills to transform the town's women into models of beauty, with a touch of magical realism.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Rosalie Ham. Kate Winslet, who plays the dressmaker, learned to sew for her role.

Description: A struggling model discovers an enchanted mirror that grants her beauty and success but at a steep price. This film blends the world of modeling with magical realism, exploring themes of vanity and ambition.

Fact: The film was shot in Milan, providing a real-life backdrop to the fashion world. It's a lesser-known gem in the fantasy-model genre.