Papillon
Synopsis
A bear is hunted and caged. But he escapes again and again. He is loved as much as he is feared. A hybrid of wilderness and projection. The film PAPILLON follows his trail. And also becomes a hybrid. Of documentary and myth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Nordische Filmtage Lübeck
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesca Bertin
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesca Bertin, Max Sänger
- Original Title
- Papillon
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Fünferfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesca Bertin
Francesca Bertin, Max Sänger
Leonhard Kaufmann
Francesca Bertin, Max Sänger
Frank Scheuffele, Karsten Krause, Julia Cöllen
Department Leadership Roster
Francesca Bertin
Director
Francesca Bertin
Writer
Francesca Bertin
Editor
Max Sänger
Writer
Max Sänger
Editor
Leonhard Kaufmann
Director of Photography
Frank Scheuffele
Producer
Karsten Krause
Producer
Julia Cöllen
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Papillon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Papillon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Papillon about?
A bear is hunted and caged. But he escapes again and again. He is loved as much as he is feared. A hybrid of wilderness and projection. The film PAPILLON follows his trail. And also becomes a hybrid. Of documentary and myth.
Who directed Papillon?
Papillon was directed by Francesca Bertin.
Who stars in Papillon?
The principal cast of Papillon includes Ilaria Di Carlo, Vincenzo Tosetto.
When was Papillon released and how long is it?
Papillon was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 19m.