The Butterfly's Dream
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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Festival History
- Cannes Film Festival 1994 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 1994 generic
- Golden Globes (Italy) 1994 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1994 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Le Rêve du papillon | |
| Alternate title | Rêve de papillon | |
| Alternate title | The Butterfly's Dream |
Soundtracks
| CD | Il Sogno Della Farfalla (1994) | 1 release, 1994: RCA |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
