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The Butterfly Effect

Original title: El efecto mariposa
  • 19951995
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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María Barranco and Coque Malla in The Butterfly Effect (1995)
ComedyRomance
A young Spanish student travels to London; where she falls in love with his Aunt. This has repercussions for the relationships of those around him.A young Spanish student travels to London; where she falls in love with his Aunt. This has repercussions for the relationships of those around him.A young Spanish student travels to London; where she falls in love with his Aunt. This has repercussions for the relationships of those around him.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
408
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
65,104
3,947
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    • Director
      • Fernando Colomo
    • Writers
      • Joaquín Oristrell(screenplay)
      • Fernando Colomo(screenplay)
      • Anna Klamburg(collaboration)
    • Stars
      • Coque Malla
      • María Barranco
      • Rosa Maria Sardà
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    • Director
      • Fernando Colomo
    • Writers
      • Joaquín Oristrell(screenplay)
      • Fernando Colomo(screenplay)
      • Anna Klamburg(collaboration)
    • Stars
      • Coque Malla
      • María Barranco
      • Rosa Maria Sardà
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    • 2User reviews
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    Coque Malla
    • Luis
    María Barranco
    María Barranco
    • Olivia
    Rosa Maria Sardà
    Rosa Maria Sardà
    • Noelia
    Peter Sullivan
    Peter Sullivan
    • Duncan McHale
    James Fleet
    James Fleet
    • Oswald
    John Faal
    • Nick
    Cécile Pallas
    • Chantal Langlois
    Raj Patel
    • Pakistani
    Sakuntala Ramanee
    Sakuntala Ramanee
    • Kamala
    Josep Maria Pou
    Josep Maria Pou
    • Rafa
    • (as José María Pou)
    Pablo Colomo
    • Older Nick
    Gracia Olayo
    Gracia Olayo
    • Azafata
    María José Lebrero
    • Maid
    Roger Ennals
    • Policeman
    Karl Glenn Stimpson
    • Policeman
    Charlotte Longfield
    • Receptionist
    Martin Carr
    • Presenter at Millennium Celebrations
    Michael Summers
    • Man At Celebration
    • Director
      • Fernando Colomo
    • Writers
      • Joaquín Oristrell(screenplay)
      • Fernando Colomo(screenplay)
      • Anna Klamburg(collaboration)
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    • Connections
      References Star Trek (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      El efecto mariposa
      Performed by Ketama

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    6/10
    Tasty Spanish Omelette.
    The Butterfly effect of the title refers to the small random happenstances of life, and the sometimes large (sometimes comic) effects that they can have.

    The small event; Luis is attracted to his aunt. The effect; for those around him, the conventions associated with relationships dissolve, leading to increasing chaos.

    This is a low budget movie with much of the emphasis on dialogue, rather than effects or exotic locations. As can be seen by its surprise setting in the grimy surrounds of a London council housing estate (Kennington Park Estate).

    The acting is of a high standard. With an interesting juxtaposition between the easy going style of the Spanish actors and the more rigid English style. The female leads, María Barranco and Rosa Maria Sardà are particularly good.

    All in all, a gentle romp with pleasant characters.
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    • Release date
      • December 20, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • France
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • El efecto mariposa
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Canal+ España
      • Canal+
      • Eurimages
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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