The Butterfly's Dream

The story

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 & crew

Thierry Blanc

Thierry BlancMassimo

Simona CavallariLa ragazzina

Nathalie BoutefeuAnna

Roberto HerlitzkaIl padre

Henry Arnold

Henry ArnoldCarlo

Anita Laurenzi

Anita LaurenziLa prima vecchia

Antonio PennarellaLo zingaro

Michael Seyfried

Michael SeyfriedIlregista

Aleka PaiziLa pastora (as Aleka Paisi)

Sergio GrazianiL'ortolano

Carla CassolaLa seconda vecchia

Giusy FrallonardoAttrice