Butterflies of Life
Borboletas da vida
Synopsis
A film that exposes the reality of young homosexuals who live in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, suffer the effects of poverty and misery, but do not lose their identity, dignity and creativity. They are homosexuals, transformers, butterflies of Brazilian real life.... They experience the possibilities and the limits of gender and sexuality, face discrimination with their heads held high, with courage, and determination... They fight for the right to be different and demand, in many ways, that their difference be respected.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vagner de Almeida
- Screenplay & Story
- Vagner de Almeida
- Original Title
- Borboletas da vida
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Release Date
- 01/01/2004
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- Associação Brasileira Interdisciplinar de AIDS (ABIA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vagner de Almeida
Vagner de Almeida
Fábio Oliveira, Vagner de Almeida
Department Leadership Roster
Fábio Oliveira
Editor
Vagner de Almeida
Editor
Vagner de Almeida
Director
Vagner de Almeida
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Butterflies of Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterflies of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Butterflies of Life about?
A film that exposes the reality of young homosexuals who live in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, suffer the effects of poverty and misery, but do not lose their identity, dignity and creativity. They are homosexuals, transformers, butterflies of Brazilian real life.... They experience the possibilities and the limits of gender and sexuality, face discrimination with their heads held high, with courage, and determination... They fight for the right to be different and demand, in many ways, that their difference be respected.
Who directed Butterflies of Life?
Butterflies of Life was directed by Vagner de Almeida.
Who stars in Butterflies of Life?
The principal cast of Butterflies of Life includes Not specified.
When was Butterflies of Life released and how long is it?
Butterflies of Life was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 38m.