The Butterfly's Dream (Il sogno della farfalla) 30 years old

This European existential drama utilizes complex symbols inspired by abstract psychological theories to explore the effects and reasons behind a young classical actor's decision to stop talking. No one knows why Massimo has vowed to stop talking. Other than speaking dialog from classical plays, Massimo refuses to say a single word. His father, a classic-literature professor believes it reflects to a disappointing love affair. His new girlfriend thinks Massimo is rebelling against his mother, a poet. A director learns of Massimo and commissions his mother to write a play about him. Though Massimo plays himself in the play, and does speak, he returns to silence when the play is finished.

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The Butterfly's Dream Cast

Name	Character
Nathalie Boutefeu She was 26, now 56 years old
Roberto Herlitzka He was 56, now 87 years old
Simona Cavallari She was 22, now 53 years old

The Butterfly's Dream Crew

Name	Department
Marco Bellocchio as Director. He was 54 (now 85) years old	Directing