Daphne or the Forbidden Touch (2008)

Daphne or The Forbidden Touch is a short, poetic narrative that revisits the Greek myth of Daphne to tell the story of a woman's recovery from a psychotic episode. The film is concerned ... See full summary »

Director:

Claudia Leger

Stars:

Jasmine Bonshahi, Katarina Fabic, Bruno Kanter

Cast

Credited cast:
Jasmine Bonshahi	...	Child Daphne
Katarina Fabic	...	Mother / Nurse
Bruno Kanter	...	Father
Courtney Luna	...	Hospitalized Daphne
Maya Mahrer	...	Writer Daphne
Steve Voldseth	...	Psychiatrist

Storyline

Daphne or The Forbidden Touch is a short, poetic narrative that revisits the Greek myth of Daphne to tell the story of a woman's recovery from a psychotic episode. The film is concerned with presenting a more imaginative approach to the current treatment and understanding of mental illness in our culture. The non-linear narrative interweaves three periods in the life of Daphne. As a child, she is chased through the forest, and severely punished by her father for playing by the stream despite his strict prohibition. Later, during a psychotic break, she refuses her doctor's prescriptions, preferring to find her own path towards recovery. Finally, as a writer, she mines her own past toward ends both artistic and therapeutic.

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 April 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

San Francisco, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color