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.

Directing:
  • Marco Bellocchio

Writing:
  • Massimo Fagioli

Stars:
Release Date: 1994-03-24
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  • Country: FR, IT, CH
  • Language: Italiano
  • Runtime: 111
Nathalie Boutefeu
Nathalie Bout...
Anna
Simona Cavallari
Simona Cavall...
La ragazzina
Roberto Herlitzka
Roberto Herli...
Il padre
Aleka Paizi
Aleka Paizi
La pastora (as Aleka Paisi)
Anita Laurenzi
Anita Laurenz...
La prima vecchia
Antonio Pennarella
Antonio Penna...
Lo zingaro
Sergio Graziani
Sergio Grazia...
L'ortolano
Carla Cassola
Carla Cassola
La seconda vecchia
Giusy Frallonardo
Giusy Frallon...
Attrice
Consuelo Ciatti
Consuelo Ciat...
Attrice che impersona Natalia
Patrizia Punzo
Patrizia Punz...
Attrice nella parte dell'elettrice
Bibi Andersson
Bibi Andersso...
La madre
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