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:
Writing:
Stars:
- Marco Bellocchio
Writing:
- Massimo Fagioli
Stars:
Release Date: 1994-03-24
5.5/10
5.5/10
- Country: FR, IT, CH
- Language: Italiano
- Runtime: 111
Il padre
La ragazzina
Anna
La prima vecchia
Lo zingaro
La pastora (as Aleka Paisi)
L'ortolano
La seconda vecchia
Attrice
Attrice che impersona Natalia
Attrice nella parte dell'elettrice
La madre
