Underplayed Gems

Daphne (2007)

Daphne poster
Directed by
Clare Beavan
Genre
romance, tv movie, drama
Country
United Kingdom
Runtime
1h 30m
Rated
12
Rating
5.8 of 10 from 23 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This biographical drama looks at the life of author Daphne du Maurier. It focuses on her hidden personal struggles and the private relationships that shaped her writing.

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What happens

Daphne is a 2007 British biographical drama film written by Amy Jenkins and directed by Clare Beavan. The film is based on the authorised biography, Daphne du Maurier: The Secret Life of the Renowned Storyteller by Margaret Forster. It stars Geraldine Somerville, Elizabeth McGovern and Janet McTeer. It premiered on BBC Two on 12 May 2007. It was filmed on location in London, Devon and Cornwall, where du Maurier spent much of her life and most of her works are set. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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