Il Sogno Della Farfalla (1994)
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. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Thierry Blanc, Simona Cavallari, (more)
- Director(s):
- Marco Bellocchio
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
Synopsis of Il Sogno Della Farfalla
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. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Il Sogno Della Farfalla
- Thierry Blanc - Massimo
- Bibi Andersson - Mother
- Henry Arnold - Carlo
- Anita Laurenzi - Old woman
- Stefano Dionisi
- Simona Cavallari - Girlfriend
- Roberto Herlitzka - Father
- Nathalie Boutefeu - Anna
- Michael Seyfried - Director
- Director(s):
- Marco Bellocchio
- Writer(s):
- Massimo Fagioli
- Producer(s):
- Marco Bellocchio, Livio Negri
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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