Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Emma Matthews' and Christopher Petit’s (Radio On) unique and tender new film is a meditation on cinema, the NHS and family relationships. D is for Distance tells the story of the filmmakers’ son Louis, and his debilitating epilepsy, through an extraordinary archive of personal footage and Jodhi May’s narration.
Book now for Purple Day previews and Q&As:
bfi.org.uk/bfi-film-releases/d-distance
More about Purple Day from Epilepsy Action:
Purple Day is the internationally recognised epilepsy awareness day on 26th March every year. The day was founded in 2008 by then nine-year-old Cassidy Megan from Canada to raise awareness for people with epilepsy and help them see that they are not alone. Cassidy picked the colour purple as lavender is internationally recognised as the flower for epilepsy.
Since then, Purple Day has grown into a global movement, celebrated by millions across the world and shining a light on making epilepsy visible. Every year, people are encouraged to come together and fundraise to help make a difference for people with epilepsy. Purple Day is about challenging myths and recognising the everyday reality for the 630,000 people across the UK living with epilepsy.
To find out more about SUDEP, please visit sudep.org for information and support.
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Emma Matthews' and Christopher Petit’s (Radio On) unique and tender new film is a meditation on cinema, the NHS and family relationships. D is for Distance tells the story of the filmmakers’ son Louis, and his debilitating epilepsy, through an extraordinary archive of personal footage and Jodhi May’s narration.
Book now for Purple Day previews and Q&As:
bfi.org.uk/bfi-film-releases/d-distance
More about Purple Day from Epilepsy Action:
Purple Day is the internationally recognised epilepsy awareness day on 26th March every year. The day was founded in 2008 by then nine-year-old Cassidy Megan from Canada to raise awareness for people with epilepsy and help them see that they are not alone. Cassidy picked the colour purple as lavender is internationally recognised as the flower for epilepsy.
Since then, Purple Day has grown into a global movement, celebrated by millions across the world and shining a light on making epilepsy visible. Every year, people are encouraged to come together and fundraise to help make a difference for people with epilepsy. Purple Day is about challenging myths and recognising the everyday reality for the 630,000 people across the UK living with epilepsy.
To find out more about SUDEP, please visit sudep.org for information and support.
Subscribe: bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI
Watch more on BFI Player: player.bfi.org.uk
Our TikTok: tiktok.com/@britishfilminstitute
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/BritishFilmInstitute
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