The Butterfly's Dream

1994

1h 51m

5.5

5.5/10

4 votes • View on IMDb

Overview

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.

WATCH NOW

Status: Released

Language: IT

Watch "The Butterfly's Dream"

Open in New Tab

Production Information

Production Companies

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