The Butterfly's Dream

5.5|1994|1h 51m| IT

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance

Director: Marco Bellocchio

Votes: 4

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