About
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.
Director
Writer
Massimo Fagioli
Producer
Studio
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
Original Title
Il sogno della farfalla
Original Language
Italian
Cast
Full credits →T
Thierry Blanc
Massimo
S
Simona Cavallari
La ragazzina
N
Nathalie Boutefeu
Anna
R
Roberto Herlitzka
Il padre
H
Henry Arnold
Carlo
A
Anita Laurenzi
La prima vecchia
A
Antonio Pennarella
Lo zingaro
M
Michael Seyfried
Ilregista
A
Aleka Paizi
La pastora (as Aleka Paisi)
S
Sergio Graziani
L'ortolano
C
Carla Cassola
La seconda vecchia
G
Giusy Frallonardo
Attrice
C
Consuelo Ciatti
Attrice che impersona Natalia
P
Patrizia Punzo
Attrice nella parte dell'elettrice
B
Bibi Andersson
La madre
