The Butterfly's Dream
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.
Cast
Simona Cavallari
La ragazzinaNathalie Boutefeu
AnnaRoberto Herlitzka
Il padreAnita Laurenzi
La prima vecchiaAntonio Pennarella
Lo zingaroAleka Paizi
La pastora (as Aleka Paisi)Sergio Graziani
L'ortolanoCarla Cassola
La seconda vecchiaGiusy Frallonardo
AttriceConsuelo Ciatti
Attrice che impersona NataliaPatrizia Punzo
Attrice nella parte dell'elettriceBibi Andersson
La madre