Daphne (2007 film)

Daphne
DVD cover
Based on
Screenplay byAmy Jenkins
Directed byClare Beavan
Starring
Music byTom Smail
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerKim Thomas
ProducerClare Beavan
CinematographyChristopher King
EditorClive Mattock
Running time90 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkBBC Two
Release12 May 2007 (2007-05-12)
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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.