The Butterfly
The Butterfly

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The Butterfly

2017
Movie
9 min
Spanish

Carol's family tries to accept their new life as a refugees, while she struggles to pass a swimming test.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Maxime Faiveley, Romain CogitoreGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1930s France, a young woman named Jeanne finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and danger after a series of unsettling events. As she investigates a clandestine organization, her own identity and sanity are called into question. The narrative explores themes of memory, manipulation, and the search for truth in a world shrouded in deception.

Critical Reception

'The Butterfly' received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Alice Pol. However, some found the plot occasionally convoluted and the pacing uneven, leading to a somewhat polarizing view of its overall effectiveness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and evocative period setting.

  • Noted for strong lead performances, especially Alice Pol's portrayal.

  • Criticized by some for a plot that could be difficult to follow at times.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Butterfly' on Google is not widely available or consistently documented. Where data exists, viewers tended to appreciate the film's ambitious narrative and visual style, though some echoed critical sentiments regarding plot clarity.

Fun Fact

The film's visual style aimed to capture the unsettling atmosphere of 1930s Europe, drawing inspiration from film noir aesthetics.

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