The Butterfly's Dream
1994 · 111 min
Drama · Romance
★ 6.3This 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.
Crew
- Director Marco Bellocchio
- Screenplay Massimo Fagioli
- Director of Photography Giorgos Arvanitis
Cast
- T
Thierry Blanc
Massimo
Simona Cavallari
La ragazzina
Nathalie Boutefeu
Anna
Roberto Herlitzka
Il padre
- H
Henry Arnold
Carlo
Anita Laurenzi
La prima vecchia
Antonio Pennarella
Lo zingaro
- M
Michael Seyfried
Ilregista
Aleka Paizi
La pastora (as Aleka Paisi)
Sergio Graziani
L'ortolano
Carla Cassola
La seconda vecchia
Giusy Frallonardo
Attrice
Crew
- Director — Marco Bellocchio
- Screenplay — Massimo Fagioli
- Director of Photography — Giorgos Arvanitis
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