Flight of the Butterflies
Synopsis
It takes two or three generations for the monarch butterfly to reach the Canadian breeding grounds, but it is one "supergeneration" that makes the 2,000 mile return trip back south into central Mexico. The documentary film covers Dr Fred Urquhart's interest in monarch butterflies, with perspectives of Urquhart as a child wondering where the butterflies went, his years of research and study into their life and migration, to his time decades-later as a senior scientist looking back at his investigations and discoveries about the insect's life pattern.
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Flight of the Butterflies - Official Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Slee
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Slee, Wendy MacKeigan
- Original Score
- Leonardo Heiblum, Jacobo Lieberman
- Original Title
- Flight of the Butterflies
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Thillaye Productions, Footsteps Post-Production Sound, SK Films, Sin Sentido Films, Spence-Thomas Audio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Slee
Mike Slee, Wendy MacKeigan
Leonardo Heiblum, Jacobo Lieberman
Simon De Glanville
Susan Shipton
Mike Slee, Jonathan Barker, Rafael Cuervo
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Slee
Director
Leonardo Heiblum
Original Music Composer
Susan Shipton
Editor
Mike Slee
Writer
Mike Slee
Producer
Jonathan Barker
Producer
Wendy MacKeigan
Writer
Rafael Cuervo
Producer
Simon De Glanville
Director of Photography
Jacobo Lieberman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Flight of the Butterflies about?
It takes two or three generations for the monarch butterfly to reach the Canadian breeding grounds, but it is one "supergeneration" that makes the 2,000 mile return trip back south into central Mexico. The documentary film covers Dr Fred Urquhart's interest in monarch butterflies, with perspectives of Urquhart as a child wondering where the butterflies went, his years of research and study into their life and migration, to his time decades-later as a senior scientist looking back at his investigations and discoveries about the insect's life pattern.
Who directed Flight of the Butterflies?
Flight of the Butterflies was directed by Mike Slee.
Who stars in Flight of the Butterflies?
The principal cast of Flight of the Butterflies includes Megan Follows, Gordon Pinsent, Shaun Benson, Patricia Phillips, Sofía Sisniega.
When was Flight of the Butterflies released and how long is it?
Flight of the Butterflies was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Flight of the Butterflies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flight of the Butterflies was composed by Leonardo Heiblum, Jacobo Lieberman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flight of the Butterflies?
Flight of the Butterflies holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).