Butterflies
Schmetterlinge
Synopsis
The impassive gaze of a taciturn adolescent loner named Andi, sole witness to the drowning of a young girl in an overgrown, abandoned local canal.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McEwan
- Original Title
- Schmetterlinge
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Becker
Ian McEwan
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Becker
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterflies
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What is Butterflies about?
The impassive gaze of a taciturn adolescent loner named Andi, sole witness to the drowning of a young girl in an overgrown, abandoned local canal.
Who directed Butterflies?
Butterflies was directed by Wolfgang Becker.
Who stars in Butterflies?
The principal cast of Butterflies includes Bertram von Boxberg, Lena Boehncke, Dieter Oberholz, Uwe Helfrich, Peter Franke.
When was Butterflies released and how long is it?
Butterflies was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Butterflies?
Butterflies holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).