Il sogno della farfalla (1994): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1994, Il sogno della farfalla is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Marco Bellocchio, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. Il sogno della farfalla stars Thierry Blanc as Massimo, Simona Cavallari as La ragazzina, Nathalie Boutefeu as Anna and Roberto Herlitzka as Il padre, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Il sogno della farfalla has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Il sogno della farfalla page.

If you liked it. Fans of Il sogno della farfalla tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.