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Butterfly (1986) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1986 · Film

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Released in 1986, Butterfly is a notable film directed by Nam June Paik.

What it’s about. The exuberant irreverence and wit of Butterfly characterizes Paik's stream-of-consciousness visual and conceptual techniques. In a vibrant image/music collage, he ironically juxtaposes high-cultural artifacts (the aria from Madame Butterfly), contemporary avant-garde icons (Laurie Anderson) and Eastern symbols (the butterfly), within a rapid-paced proliferation of vividly computerized visual effects. This abbreviated work is classic Paik.

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Where can I watch Butterfly (1986)?
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When was Butterfly released?
Butterfly was released in 1986.