Don't
“The Metamorphosis of a Monarch Butterfly”
Synopsis
The lyric passage of a Monarch butterfly, beginning with its birth, through its delicate metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly and on its journey from country to city. From the first frame, the audience experiences the tension of this perilous flight as numerous adversaries, threaten the butterfly's freedom. A lively sound track, with music composed by Frederic Chopin, allows us to live for a few moments in this fleeting world.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bilbao Int'l Festival of Documentary and Short Films (Gold Medal)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Lehman
- Original Score
- Michel Fano
- Original Title
- Don't
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- RA Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Lehman
Michel Fano
Jacqueline Lecompte
Robin Lehman
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Lehman
Director
Robin Lehman
Producer
Michel Fano
Original Music Composer
Jacqueline Lecompte
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't
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What is Don't about?
The lyric passage of a Monarch butterfly, beginning with its birth, through its delicate metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly and on its journey from country to city. From the first frame, the audience experiences the tension of this perilous flight as numerous adversaries, threaten the butterfly's freedom. A lively sound track, with music composed by Frederic Chopin, allows us to live for a few moments in this fleeting world.
Who directed Don't?
Don't was directed by Robin Lehman.
Who stars in Don't?
The principal cast of Don't includes Not specified.
When was Don't released and how long is it?
Don't was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't was composed by Michel Fano.