The Butterfly's Dream 1994
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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.
- Released : 1994-03-24
- Runtime : 111 minutes
- Genre : Drama, Romance
- Stars : Thierry Blanc, Simona Cavallari, Nathalie Boutefeu, Roberto Herlitzka, Henry Arnold
- Director : Marco Bellocchio, Massimo Fagioli, Marco Bellocchio, Carlo Crivelli, Giorgos Arvanitis
