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Daphne
Daphne
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Peter Mackie Burns
Written by	Nico Mensinga
Produced by	Valentina Brazzini; Tristan Goligher
Starring	Emily Beecham; Geraldine James; Nathaniel Martello-White; Osy Ikhile; Sinead Matthews; Stuart McQuarrie
Cinematography	Adam Scarth
Edited by	Nick Emerson
Music by	Sam Beste
Production; company	The Bureau
Distributed by	Altitude Film Distribution
Release dates	29 January 2017 (IFFR); 29 September 2017 (United Kingdom);
Running time	87 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Daphne is a 2017 British drama film directed by Peter Mackie Burns and written by Nico Mensinga. It stars Emily Beecham, Geraldine James, Nathaniel Martello-White, Osy Ikhile, Sinead Matthews and Stuart McQuarrie. 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

Emily Beecham as Daphne Vitale
Geraldine James as Rita
Nathaniel Martello-White as David
Osy Ikhile as Tom
Sinead Matthews as Billie
Stuart McQuarrie as Adam
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Joe
Ryan McParland as Jay
Ritu Arya 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 International Film Festival Rotterdam on 29 January 2017.^[1]^[2] The film was released on 29 September 2017 by Altitude Film Entertainment.^[3]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 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".^[4]

Accolades

Beecham was nominated for a BIFA for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film.^[5]

References

^ ^a ^b "'Daphne' Review". Hollywood Reporter. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
^ Jay Weissberg (9 February 2017). "'Daphne' Review: Rotterdam Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
^ "DAPHNE". Altitudefilment.com. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
^ "Daphne (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
^ "Daphne". BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2023.