Daphne Lesbian TV Movie - Movies For Lesbians
Daphne
[2007 UK] - 90 Minutes Clare BeavanNominated: 2008 GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding television Movie
Janet McTeer, Geraldine Somerville, Elizabeth McGovern, Tim Ahern
Synopsis of Daphne
Daphne's initial reaction to gertrude was pure revulsion. Cast as the lead in her show, Daphne thought Gertrude to be too old and inappropriate.
Gertrude Lawrence is outgoing, interesting and an extrovert. Easily the life and soul of any party. Early in the drama, it's clear that Gertrude does not have an aversion to lesbian relationships
Daphne Du Maurier is a writer who takes it all a little too seriously, which perhaps is the reason she was such a successful author. In an effort to help Daphne loosen up, Gertrude takes Daphne out and they soon become friends.
Daphne cannot hide her disappointment when she finds out Gertrude worked for her father and had been one of her father's mistresses. Both women are married but both are acutely aware of the attraction between them.
They soon embark on a lesbian relationship but Daphne's attraction to Ellen Doubleday, her publishers wife casts a shadow on Gerty and Daphne's relationship
Review Of Daphne.
The highlight of Daphne is seeing Janet McTeer's portrayal of Gertrude Lawrence. Janet McTeer is an unusually handsome and passionate actress. She is whatever character she portrays [same in Portrait of a marriage]
The music blends with the movie. All big band yet unintrusive.
Regarding Daphne, instead of endearing her to the lesbian community, this movie shows her denial of being lesbian.
Quotes From Daphne
Women are like geography
Daphne:It's not all about bed you know Gertrude: Isn't it
I was like someone sleeping, who woke suddenly, and found the world
Daphne: I've known I had venetian tendencies Gertrude: Venetian! Du Maurier code for the L people
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