The Butterfly

2002 1h 25m FR

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 145

FamilyDrama

Synopsis

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An old man who has one interest in life, collecting butterflies, has his life changed by an eight year old girl.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michel Serrault
Julien
Claire Bouanich
Elsa
Nade Dieu
Isabelle
Françoise Michaud
Cafe Waitress
Pierre Poirot
Police Commissioner
Jacky Nercessian
Policeman
Jacques Bouanich
Sébastien's Father
Hélène Hily
Marguerite, the Concierge

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Philippe Muyl
Writers: Philippe Muyl
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Philippe Muyl, shot by Nicolas Herdt. 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 Nicolas Errèra. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mireille Leroy 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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Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich and Nade Dieu carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0329485 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Philippe Muyl directs. Nicolas Herdt behind the camera. Nicolas Errèra scores. Mireille Leroy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Philippe Muyl, shot by Nicolas Herdt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nicolas Errèra. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Mireille Leroy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich and Nade Dieu carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0329485 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.