The Butterfly's Dream

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.

Country:

France,

Italy,

Switzerland

Genre:

Drama,

Romance

Duration:

111 minutes

Year:

1994

Director:

Marco Bellocchio

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Company:

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

Cast:

Massimo

La ragazzina

Anna

Il padre

Carlo

Crew:

Director

Screenplay

Music

Editor

Director of Photography