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The Butterfly's Dream

Il sogno della farfalla

1994 111 min color IT France, Italy, Switzerland

Drama · Romance

Directed by Marco Bellocchio

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Synopsis

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.

  • F
    Filmalbatros IT
  • P
    Pierre Grise Productions FR
  • H
    Happy Valley Films
  • W
    Waka Films CH
  • I
    Istituto Luce-Italnoleggio Cinematografico IT
  • SRG SSR CH
  • T
    Televisione Svizzera Italiana (TSI)
  • E
    European Script Fund GB
  • O
    Office Fédéral de la Culture FR
  • RAI IT

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