The Butterfly's Dream (1994)
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.
Director: Marco Bellocchio
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: March 24, 1994
Cast
- Thierry Blanc - Massimo
- Simona Cavallari - La ragazzina
- Nathalie Boutefeu - Anna
- Roberto Herlitzka - Il padre
- Henry Arnold - Carlo
- Anita Laurenzi - La prima vecchia
- Antonio Pennarella - Lo zingaro
- Michael Seyfried - Ilregista
- Aleka Paizi - La pastora (as Aleka Paisi)
- Sergio Graziani - L'ortolano
Screenplay
- Massimo Fagioli (Screenplay)
Music: Carlo Crivelli
Cinematography: Giorgos Arvanitis
Editing: Francesca Calvelli
Production: Filmalbatros, 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
Country: France, Italy, Switzerland
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Marco Bellocchio
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Butterfly's Dream about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Butterfly's Dream?
- The Butterfly's Dream was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
- Who stars in The Butterfly's Dream?
- The Butterfly's Dream stars Thierry Blanc, Simona Cavallari, Nathalie Boutefeu, Roberto Herlitzka, Henry Arnold, Anita Laurenzi.
- How long is The Butterfly's Dream?
- The Butterfly's Dream has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Butterfly's Dream?
- The Butterfly's Dream is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Butterfly's Dream produced?
- The Butterfly's Dream was produced in France, Italy, Switzerland.