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The Butterfly

Original title: Le papillon
  • 20022002
  • PGPG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.2K
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Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
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AdventureComedyDrama
This is the story of a young girl named Elsa who was raised by a single mother (Isabelle) in the city. Isabelle and Elsa begin the film moving in next door to an elderly man who collects but... Read allThis is the story of a young girl named Elsa who was raised by a single mother (Isabelle) in the city. Isabelle and Elsa begin the film moving in next door to an elderly man who collects butterflies (Julien). Isabelle who "spends a lot of time with her friends" does not pay much ... Read allThis is the story of a young girl named Elsa who was raised by a single mother (Isabelle) in the city. Isabelle and Elsa begin the film moving in next door to an elderly man who collects butterflies (Julien). Isabelle who "spends a lot of time with her friends" does not pay much attention to her daughter who walks home because her mother forgot to pick her up from sch... Read all
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    • Philippe Muyl
    • Philippe Muyl
  • Stars
    • Michel Serrault
    • Claire Bouanich
    • Nade Dieu
    • Philippe Muyl
    • Philippe Muyl
  • Stars
    • Michel Serrault
    • Claire Bouanich
    • Nade Dieu
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    • 15User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
    Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
    Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
    Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
    Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
    Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
    Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
    Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
    Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
    Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich in The Butterfly (2002)
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    Michel Serrault
    Michel Serrault
    • Julien
    Claire Bouanich
    • Elsa
    Nade Dieu
    Nade Dieu
    • Isabelle
    Jacques Bouanich
    • Sébastien's Father
    Jerry Lucas
    • Sébastien
    Aurélie Meriel
    Aurélie Meriel
    • Amie d'Isabelle
    Gérald Maillet
    • SDF
    Françoise Dubois
    • Femme de la cabine téléphonique
    Françoise Michaud
    Françoise Michaud
    • Cafe Waitress
    Hélène Hily
    • Marguerite, the Concierge
    Idwig Stephane
    • Entomologist
    Fabien Béhar
    • Le gérant d'hôtel
    Pierre Poirot
    • Police Commissioner
    Magali Bonat
    • Vendeuse magasin de sport
    Francis Frappat
    • Geometrician
    Jacky Nercessian
    Jacky Nercessian
    • Policier
    Gabrielle Atger
    • La parapentiste
    Jérôme Foucher
    • Le parapentiste
      • Philippe Muyl
      • Philippe Muyl
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    • Soundtracks
      Le Papillon
      Performed by Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich
      Composed by Nicolas Errèra
      Lyrics by Philippe Muyl
      © 2002 Editions Les Notes qui s'aiment et Aliceleo

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    10/10
    Great movie with warmth and heart
    Le Papillon is an endearing movie that tugs at your heart as it entertains as well. It is good to see a movie that is not the normal mindless Hollywood dribble. If you walk away not feeling touched in some way by this movie, then you need to go to the wizard and get a heart.

    Maybe the symbolism is simple (i.e., the caterpillar becomes a butterfly scenario), but it still resonates and is an important lesson from which we all can and should benefit. Maybe we should all be like the characters in this film who start out flawed, yet find a greater sense of self, worth, and duty.

    Do yourself a favor: go buy this movie. I promise you will not be disappointed.
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    • Release date
      • December 18, 2002 (France)
      • France
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Alicéléo
      • Canal+
      • Cofimage 13
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    • 1 hour 25 minutes
      • Color
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      • Dolby Digital

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