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Butterfly

Butterfly

Stop and taste the world.

The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: La lengua de las mariposas
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1999-09-24
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 7.4/10 (235 votes)
  • Budget: $3,000,000
  • Revenue: $7,738,129
  • Production Companies: TVG, Canal+ España, Las Producciones del Escorpión S.L., TVE, Grupo Voz, Sogetel
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5874
  • Languages: Spanish, Galician, Latin

Cast & Crew

Fernando Fernán Gómez

Fernando Fernán Gómez

as Don Gregorio

Manuel Lozano

Manuel Lozano

as Moncho

Uxía Blanco

Uxía Blanco

as Rosa

Gonzalo Uriarte

Gonzalo Uriarte

as Ramón

Alexis de los Santos

Alexis de los Santos

as Andrés

Jesús Castejón

Jesús Castejón

as Don Avelino

Guillermo Toledo

Guillermo Toledo

as O'lis

Elena Bagutta

Elena Bagutta

as Carmiña

Tamar Novas

Tamar Novas

as Roque

Lara López

Lara López

as Aurora

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

La lengua de las Mariposas (1999) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]

External Links

Keywords

friendshipfascismspanish civil war (1936-39)galicia, spainatheistcoming of ageteacherbutterfly1930s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butterfly?

Butterfly is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1999-09-24.

Who are the main actors in Butterfly?

The main cast includes Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Lozano, Uxía Blanco, Gonzalo Uriarte, Alexis de los Santos, .

Where can I watch Butterfly online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Butterfly is available.

Is Butterfly based on a true story?

Stop and taste the world.

What is the IMDb rating of Butterfly?

Butterfly has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 235 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Butterfly?

The movie had a production budget of $3,000,000 and earned $7,738,129 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Butterfly?

The soundtrack was composed by TVG, Canal+ España, Las Producciones del Escorpión S.L., TVE, Grupo Voz, Sogetel. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Butterfly filmed?

Butterfly was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Butterfly?

The total runtime of Butterfly is 96 minutes.

Is Butterfly suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Butterfly?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Butterfly.

Does Butterfly have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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