The Butterfly's Dream

movie

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.

Cast & crew

Simona Cavallari · Henry Arnold · Michael Seyfried · Nathalie Boutefeu · Antonio Pennarella · Aleka Paizi · Massimo Fagioli · Sergio Graziani · Thierry Blanc · Roberto Herlitzka · Anita Laurenzi · Marco Bellocchio

Studios & networks

European Script Fund · Filmalbatros · Happy Valley Films · Istituto Luce-Italnoleggio Cinematografico · Office Fédéral de la Culture · Pierre Grise Productions · RAI · SRG SSR · Televisione Svizzera Italiana (TSI) · Waka Films