Daphne was a torso ending in leaves

Unclassified 18+

Dir. Catriona Gallagher / 2023 / 13 mins / UK, Greece, Italy / No Dialogue / Experimental / Australian Premiere

Winner of the KNF Award at Rotterdam, a playful and richly cinematic ode to the mythological Greek nymph.

The mythical metamorphosis of Greek nymph Daphne, who escaped a menacing god by turning into a bay-laurel tree, is reborn in a contemporary Rome surrounded by parks, gardens and the persistent symbol of the woman-as-tree. Shot on vibrant 16mm film, this witty, textural ode to the enduring nymph is a mini filmic treasure.

14 Aug 2:00pm ACMI 2

You Burn Me (64 m)

Daphne was a torso ending in leaves (13 m)

You Burn Me (64 m)

Daphne was a torso ending in leaves (13 m)

ACMI 2

19 Aug 6:30pm Kino 2

You Burn Me (64 m)

Daphne was a torso ending in leaves (13 m)

You Burn Me (64 m)

Daphne was a torso ending in leaves (13 m)

Kino 2

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