The Blue Butterfly

2004 1h 37m EN

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7.1

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★7.1TMDB · 37

AdventureDrama

Synopsis

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Based on a true story, The Blue Butterfly tells the story of a terminally ill 10-year-old boy whose dream is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on Earth, the mythic and elusive Blue Morpho. His mother persuades a renowned entomologist to take them on a trip to the jungle to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will transform their lives

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Marc Donato
Pete
Pascale Bussières
Teresa Carlton
William Hurt
Alan Osborne
Raoul Max Trujillo
Alejo
Steve Adams
Presenter
Marianella Jimenez
Jana
Gerardo Hernández
Manolo
Liz MacRae
Press Agent

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Léa Pool
Writers: Pete McCormack
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Earned back only 14% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Léa Pool, shot by Pierre Mignot. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stephen Endelman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Michel Arcand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Marc Donato and Pascale Bussières and William Hurt carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0313300 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Léa Pool directs. Pierre Mignot behind the camera. Stephen Endelman scores. Michel Arcand cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 14% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 22 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United Kingdom.
4Directed by Léa Pool, shot by Pierre Mignot. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Stephen Endelman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Michel Arcand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marc Donato and Pascale Bussières and William Hurt carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0313300 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 37 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.