Delphine, a caustic portrait of power dynamics in our society, describes the journey of a young Lebanese girl who, in her own way, rises up against the intimidation she was subjected to as a child. Delphine is an ode to childhood, but also an examination of the wounds it can cause.
Awards
Winner (Short Cuts Award), 2019 Toronto International Film Festival
Nominee, 2019 Venice Film Festival
Toronto Int. Film Festival, Canada |2019| IWC SHORT CUTS AWARD FOR BEST CANADIAN SHORT FILM
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