The Last Butterfly
Poslední motýl
Synopsis
Stage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.
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Tom Courtenay
Antoine Moreau
Brigitte Fossey
Věra
Ingrid Held
Michèle
Freddie Jones
Karl Rheinberg
Milan Kňažko
Josef Kemr
Drahomíra Fialková
Pavel Bobek
Josef Laufer
Luděk Kopřiva
Rudolf Pellar
Jiří Lír
Hana Hegerová
Jitka Molavcová
Linda Kallistová Jablonská
Daniel Margolius
Samuel
Kamila Hodoušková
Halka Halberštatová
Release History & Theatrical Window
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Kachyňa
- Screenplay & Story
- Ota Hofman, Karel Kachyňa
- Original Score
- Alex North, Milan Svoboda
- Original Title
- Poslední motýl
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- HTV International, Filmové studio Barrandov, Cinema et Communication
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Kachyňa
Ota Hofman, Karel Kachyňa, Josef Císař, Michael Jacot
Alex North, Milan Svoboda
Jiří Krejčík
Jiří Brožek, Suzanne Lang-Willar
Ivana Dortová, Patrick Dromgoole, Johnny Goodman
Department Leadership Roster
Karel Kachyňa
Director
Zbyněk Hloch
Production Design
Jiří Krejčík
Director of Photography
Šárka Hejnová
Costume Design
Jan Kropáček
Costume Design
Ester Krumbachová
Costume Design
Jiří Brožek
Editor
Ota Hofman
Screenplay
Karel Kachyňa
Screenplay
Michal Krška
Production Design
Suzanne Lang-Willar
Editor
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Milan Svoboda
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Butterfly about?
Stage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.
Who directed The Last Butterfly?
The Last Butterfly was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in The Last Butterfly?
The principal cast of The Last Butterfly includes Tom Courtenay, Brigitte Fossey, Ingrid Held, Freddie Jones, Milan Kňažko.
When was The Last Butterfly released and how long is it?
The Last Butterfly was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Butterfly was composed by Alex North, Milan Svoboda.
Is The Last Butterfly based on a book or true story?
The Last Butterfly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Jacot".