The Butterfly's Dream

    The Butterfly's Dream
    1994

    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.

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      Cast

      • Thierry BlancMassimo
      • Simona CavallariLa ragazzina
      • Nathalie BoutefeuAnna
      • Roberto HerlitzkaIl padre
      • Henry ArnoldCarlo
      • Anita LaurenziLa prima vecchia
      • Antonio PennarellaLo zingaro
      • Michael SeyfriedIlregista
      • Aleka PaiziLa pastora (as Aleka Paisi)
      • Sergio GrazianiL'ortolano

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