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BUTTERFLY tells the heartwarming story of the relationship that develops between a shy young boy and his kind teacher in 1936 Spain. The boy, Moncho (Manuel Lozano), is frightened about starting school, and it is up to the gentle, compassionate Don Gregorio (Fernando Fernan Gomez) to set the boy's mind at ease. When the Spanish Civil War erupts on July 18, both individuals' lives are changed forever.... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 35 min. |
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| Release Date: |
June 16, 2000 Limited; January 20, 2000 Sundance '00 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for a strong sex scene. |
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| Distributors: |
Miramax
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,500 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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culturevulture.net,
"...a seductive film where almost nothing is as simple and sunny as it first seems... It's a powerful portrait of both a boy and a society coming to terms with change." Full Review...
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E! Online,
(grade: B+) "...provocative portrait of time and youth." Full Review...
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iF Magazine,
(grade: B-) "...you’re never unaware that you’re watching a movie." Full Review...
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Orlando Weekly Movies,
(4.5 out of 5 stars) "...a soaring coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War." Full Review...
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