The Butterfly's Dream

The Butterfly's Dream — Plot

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.

• Release date
• March 24, 1994
• Runtime
• 111 min
• Genres
• Drama, Romance
• Director
• Marco Bellocchio

The Butterfly's Dream — Cast

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Thierry Blanc Massimo Simona Cavallari La ragazzina Nathalie Boutefeu Anna Roberto Herlitzka Il padre

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Henry Arnold Carlo

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Anita Laurenzi La prima vecchia Antonio Pennarella Lo zingaro

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Michael Seyfried Ilregista