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The Butterfly's Dream

The Butterfly's Dream (1994)

Directed by Marco Bellocchio
1h 51minruntime
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Plot

This European existential drama utilizes complex symbols inspired by abstract psychological theories to explore the effects and reasons behind a young classical actor's decision to stop talking. No one knows why Massimo has vowed to stop talking. Other than speaking dialog from classical plays, Massimo refuses to say a single word. His father, a classic-literature professor believes it reflects to a disappointing love affair. His new girlfriend thinks Massimo is rebelling against his mother, a poet. A director learns of Massimo and commissions his mother to write a play about him. Though Massimo plays himself in the play, and does speak, he returns to silence when the play is finished.

Genres

DramaRomance

Technical details

DetailValue
Original titleIl sogno della farfalla
Original languageItaliano (IT)
Spoken languagesItaliano
Production countriesFrance, Italy, Switzerland
StatusReleased
Production companiesFilmalbatros, Pierre Grise Productions, Happy Valley Films, Waka Films, Istituto Luce-Italnoleggio Cinematografico, SRG SSR, Televisione Svizzera Italiana (TSI), European Script Fund, Office Fédéral de la Culture, RAI
Release date24 marzo 1994
ProductionMarco Bellocchio
WriterMassimo Fagioli
EditingFrancesca Calvelli
CinematographyGiorgos Arvanitis
Assistant directorsMarco Bellocchio
Camera operatorsGiorgos Arvanitis
Additional photographyGiorgos Arvanitis
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Release dates

Theatrical release

Italy / Mar 24, 1994

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