The Butterfly's Dream

The Butterfly's Dream (1994)

DramaRomance

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.

Director: Marco Bellocchio
Writer: Massimo Fagioli

Casts

	Thierry Blanc as Massimo
	Simona Cavallari as La ragazzina
	Nathalie Boutefeu as Anna
	Roberto Herlitzka as Il padre
	Henry Arnold as Carlo
	Anita Laurenzi as La prima vecchia
	Antonio Pennarella as Lo zingaro
	Michael Seyfried as Ilregista
	Aleka Paizi as La pastora (as Aleka Paisi)
	Sergio Graziani as L'ortolano
	Carla Cassola as La seconda vecchia
	Giusy Frallonardo as Attrice
	Consuelo Ciatti as Attrice che impersona Natalia
	Patrizia Punzo as Attrice nella parte dell'elettrice
	Viviana Natale as L'autostoppista
	Ketty Fusco as La terza vecchia
	Michel Adatte as
	Bibi Andersson as La madre

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