Film · Drama, Fantasy

The Legend of Daphne (1910)

Daphne is a nymph, daughter of the river Ladon and Earth. Pursued by Apollo's amorous advances, she flees. Just as the god is about to catch up with her, she calls upon her father, who transforms her into a laurel tree. Apollo will make it his sacred tree.

Director

Louis Feuillade

Country

France

Language

French

Release date

February 13, 1910

Original title

La Légende de Daphné