The Last Butterfly (1991)
Stage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.
Director: Karel Kachyňa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Tom Courtenay - Antoine Moreau
- Brigitte Fossey - Věra
- Ingrid Held - Michèle
- Freddie Jones - Karl Rheinberg
- Milan Kňažko
- Josef Kemr
- Drahomíra Fialková
- Pavel Bobek
- Josef Laufer
- Luděk Kopřiva
Screenplay
- Josef Císař (Creative Producer)
- Michael Jacot (Novel)
- Ota Hofman (Screenplay)
- Karel Kachyňa (Screenplay)
Music: Alex North, Milan Svoboda
Cinematography: Jiří Krejčík
Editing: Jiří Brožek, Suzanne Lang-Willar
Production: HTV International, Filmové studio Barrandov, Cinema et Communication
Country: Czechoslovakia, France, United Kingdom
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
based on novel or book, nazi, concentration camp, holocaust (shoah), world war ii, orchestra, mime, gestapo, red cross, pigalle, paris, oven, ashes, nazi propaganda
More Films by Director: Karel Kachyňa
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Butterfly about?
- Stage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.
- Who directed The Last Butterfly?
- The Last Butterfly was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
- Who stars in The Last Butterfly?
- The Last Butterfly stars Tom Courtenay, Brigitte Fossey, Ingrid Held, Freddie Jones, Milan Kňažko, Josef Kemr.
- How long is The Last Butterfly?
- The Last Butterfly has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Butterfly?
- The Last Butterfly is a Drama film.
- Where was The Last Butterfly produced?
- The Last Butterfly was produced in Czechoslovakia, France, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Last Butterfly?
- The themes of The Last Butterfly include: The Horror of War and Humanity.