(Il sogno della farfalla)

Content: 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.

Countries:

France,

Italy,

Switzerland

Genres:

Drama,

Romance

Runtime:

111 minutes

Year:

1994

Directors:

Marco Bellocchio

Production companies:

Filmalbatros,

Pierre Grise Productions,

Happy Valley Films,

Waka Films,

Istituto Luce-Italnoleggio Cinematografico,

SRG SSR,

Televisione Svizzera Italiana (TSI),

European Script Fund,

Office Fédéral de la Culture,

RAI

Actors:

Massimo

La ragazzina

Anna

Il padre

Carlo

Crews:

Director

Editor

Producer

Music

Screenplay