Delphyne ()
Overview
Delphyne (meaning ‘womb’) discusses the stigma around menstruation. Addressing shame and acceptance, taboos around menstrual blood are told through a fabric-themed metaphor, and the conflict between a mother-daughter relationship; to find a shared unity and language to beat the conflict which projects itself in the shame metaphor that they’ve unwound and removed from their life. The historical connotations of staining, feminine purity and the divide between private and public space as well as ownership of the body come into play. The coming of age theme is reflected in reference to her struggle with the self (alter-ego), struggle with the ‘other’ (male influence) and struggle with the home (her Mother).
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.879 |
Directed By
Vasilisa Forbes
Crew
Vasilisa Forbes
Vasilisa Forbes
Vasilisa Forbes
Elena Valeri
Ezequiel Romero
Jack Lightfoot
Simon Battensby
Rob Hayward
Louis Sare
Andrew Hancock
Delfina Witkowska
Frances Straker
Florian Sauvaire
Chris Lockington
Tilly Moses
Nick Illot
Fraser Williams
Sam Norris
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