The Butterfly's Dream (1994)
Drama
Romance
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.
Cast
Massimo
La ragazzina
La seconda vecchia
Attrice
Attrice che impersona Natalia
Attrice nella parte dell'elettrice
L'autostoppista
La terza vecchia
La madre
Anna
Il padre
Carlo
La prima vecchia
Lo zingaro
Ilregista
La pastora (as Aleka Paisi)
L'ortolano
Crew
Director
Screenplay
Producer
Music
Director of Photography
Editor
