Daphne

Daphne

2007 · 90 min · EN · 6.1 (18 votes)
Dir. Clare Beavan · Starring Geraldine Somerville, Elizabeth McGovern, Janet McTeer, Natalie Best, Felicity Montagu, Andrew Havill · Music Tom Smail
RomanceTV MovieDrama

Set during the years between the "Rebecca" trial and the writing of Du Maurier's short story "The Birds", including her relationship with her husband Frederick 'Boy' Browning, and her largely unrequited infatuations with American publishing tycoon's wife Ellen Doubleday and the actress Gertrude Lawrence.

VIBE

A quiet, introspective drama exploring the ache of unfulfilled desire and the complexities of artistic life. It feels like a hushed library, filled with longing glances and unspoken emotions. Perfect for a contemplative mood.

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