Movie Description
Moncho (Manuel Lozano) is a curious little boy who lives with his loving family in rural 1930s Spain. Sitting in his bed reading at night while his older brother practices his saxophone, Moncho is afraid of starting school and afraid especially that the teacher will beat him. To the contrary, teacher Don Gregorio (Fernando Fernan Gomez) fascinates Moncho with lessons about nature and freedom. Taking long walks by the stream in the beautiful countryside--catching butterflies, listening for the sounds of crickets, peeking at the local girls swimming nearby--Moncho and his brother learn to appreciate the beauty of nature, and through it achieve a better understanding of their own coming of age.
Underlying this gentle plot is an aggravated political situation, suggested in debates between Moncho's parents or in suspicious activity among the parents of Moncho's classmates. When the Spanish Civil War commences in 1936, this peaceful period of discovery comes to an abrupt end as Moncho is faced with real life lessons about political persecution, discrimination, religious hysteria, and the terror of war. Capturing the color and mystery of the world as seen through a child's eyes, Jose Luis Cuerda's BUTTERFLY is a sweet, moving film.
| Credits | | Cast: | Alexis De Los Santos, Fernando Fernan Gomez, Gonzalo Martin Uriarte, Manuel Lozano |
| Details | | Sound: | Stereo Sound |
Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35:1
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus, Theatrical release: June 16, 2000 (US).
SUNSHINE was filmed in Galicia, Spain.
Based on a collection of short stories by Manuel Rivas entitled QUE ME QUIERES AMOR? Rivas was a native of Galicia and the original book was written in Galician.
Director Jose Luis Cuerda Visited all the schools in the region where the film was made, and auditioned 2500 boys for the part of Moncho before chosing Manuel Lozano.
Jose Luis Cuerda approached Manuel Rivas about making his book into the movie BUTTERFLY and the two are now close friends.
The Spanish title LA LENGUA DE LOS MARIPOSAS means "the butterfly's tongue," which is one of the nature lessons that Don Gregorio teaches to his class.
Editorial Reviews
"...A variety of fine performances..."
Box Office - Wade Major (05/01/2000)
"...BUTTERFLY is a beautiful, harrowing film of understated power and perception..."
Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (06/16/2000)
"...Lovely pastoral settings and finely tuned performances [by Gomez and Lozano]..."
Movieline's Hollywood Life - Stephen Farber
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