La lengua de las mariposas
- Drama
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.
Butterfly is a 1999 Spanish drama film that follows Moncho, a boy coming of age in Galicia during 1936, as he forms a transformative bond with his teacher Don Gregorio. Set against the backdrop of the approaching Spanish Civil War, the film balances intimate moments of personal growth with the historical tensions that threaten to disrupt Moncho's childhood.
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Fernando Fernán GómezDon Gregorio
Manuel LozanoMoncho
Uxía BlancoRosa
Gonzalo UriarteRamón- Alexis de los SantosAndrés
Jesús CastejónDon Avelino
Guillermo ToledoO'lis
Elena BaguttaCarmiña
Tamar NovasRoque- Lara LópezAurora
TatánRoque Padre- Roberto Vidal BolañoBoal
- Celso ParadaMacias
Celso BugalloCura- Antonio LagaresAlcalde
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La lengua de las Mariposas (1999) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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When was Butterfly released?
Butterfly was released on September 24, 1999.
What is Butterfly about?
The film centers on Moncho's coming-of-age in 1936 Galicia, exploring his meaningful relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio while the looming Spanish Civil War creates tension in his everyday life.
Where can I watch Butterfly?
Butterfly is a theatrical film from 1999 and may be available through streaming services, rental platforms, or physical media; availability varies by region and distributor.
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