''Daphne'' is a 2017 British

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directed by Peter Mackie Burns and written by Nico Mensinga. It stars

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, Sinead Matthews and

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. It was released on 29 September 2017 by Altitude Film Entertainment.

Synopsis

Daphne Vitale (Emily Beecham), a witty, funny, and life of the party young woman, is navigating the complex world of contemporary living. She is caught up in the daily rush of her restaurant job and a nightlife kaleidoscope of new faces, but she is too busy to notice that she is not truly happy. Her impenetrable armor starts to crack when she saves the life of a store owner who was stabbed during a botched robbery. This event forces her to confront the reality of her own mortality and the need for change in her life. Daphne realizes that she has been living on autopilot, going through the motions without really taking the time to reflect on what she wants or needs. She has been surrounded by superficial relationships and fleeting pleasures, but she has been lacking in true meaning and purpose. The experience of saving the store owner's life awakens Daphne to the beauty and fragility of life. She realizes that she wants to live her life more authentically and intentionally. She wants to build deeper relationships, pursue her passions, and make a difference in the world. Daphne begins to make small changes in her life. She starts spending more time with the people she loves, doing things that make her happy, and giving back to her community. She also starts to explore her own interests and talents, and she begins to develop a new sense of purpose. Over time, Daphne transforms into a happier, more fulfilled person. She is still witty and funny, but she is also more grounded and compassionate. She has learned to balance her work and social life with her own needs and values. She has also learned that it is okay to be vulnerable and to let people see the real her.

Cast

Cast and crew with festival director Bero Beyer at the 46th International Films Festival Rotterdam, 2017 *

as Daphne Vitale *

as Rita *

as David *

as Tom * Sinead Matthews as Billie *

as Adam * Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Joe *Ryan McParland as Jay *

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as Rachida * Karina Fernandez as Beth * Timothy Innes as Jimbo * Rania Kurdi as Sofia *Amra Mallassi as Benny *Matthew Pidgeon as Nacho *Ragevan Vasan as Kumar * Corinna Brown as Girl on Bus

Release

The film premiered at the

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on 29 January 2017. The film was released on 29 September 2017 by Altitude Film Entertainment.

Reception

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website

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, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 31 reviews, and an average rating of 7.29/10. The site's consensus reads: "Led by Emily Beecham's note-perfect performance, ''Daphne'' is a vivid portrait of a woman in flux - and an auspicious narrative debut for director Peter Mackie Burns".

Accolades

Beecham was nominated for a BIFA for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 5467554, Daphne 2017 films 2017 drama films British crime drama films British heist films Films set in London 2010s English-language films 2010s British films 2010s heist films English-language crime films