Butterfly Jam

2026 1h 42m FR

Drama

Synopsis

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16 years old Pyteh splits his time between the wrestling mat and his family’s struggling Circassian diner in Newark. A single impulsive decision by his hustling father changes the course of his life, shaping a tale of pride, legacy, and masculinity.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Talha Akdogan
Pyteh
Barry Keoghan
Azik
Riley Keough
Zalya
Harry Melling
Marat
Jaliyah Richards
Alika
Monica Bellucci
Zaramok Bachok
Kantik
Michael Kupisk
Craig

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kantemir Balagov
Writers: Kantemir Balagov, Marina Stepnova
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, France, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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International production across 5 countries: United States of America, France, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kantemir Balagov, shot by Jomo Fray. 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 Evgueni Galperine. 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 Kantemir Balagov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Talha Akdogan and Barry Keoghan and Riley Keough carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15005870 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kantemir Balagov directs. Jomo Fray behind the camera. Evgueni Galperine scores. Kantemir Balagov cuts. Produced in United States of America, France, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2International production across 5 countries: United States of America, France, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Kantemir Balagov, shot by Jomo Fray. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Evgueni Galperine. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kantemir Balagov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Talha Akdogan and Barry Keoghan and Riley Keough carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt15005870 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.