Charlie Butterfly
Synopsis
Hans is the name of the film's driving force and central character, an arrogant and fascinating firebrand who meddles in other people's lives with great energy. His son Jesper can only escape him by getting drunk. This is not a smart move when you are a firefighter at the station where your gruff father is the boss. Jesper is kicked out of his job and his home. Shortly afterwards, the only person who loves Hans patiently and unconditionally dies: his mother, whom he calls the Angel. Hans is guilty, he falls apart, tries to kill himself, but ends up blind – and alone.
Top Cast
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Baard Owe
Hans
Allan Vegenfeldt
Jesper
Diana Axelsen
Tess
Vigga Bro
Hans' kone
Henrik Jandorf
Peter
Robert Reinhold
Steffen
Søren Malling
Brandmand
Søren Christensen
Brandmand
Ole Meyer
Stamgæst
Sarah Boberg
Selskabsdame
Jens Basse Dam
Betjent
Ed Thigpen
Amerikaner
Ray Pitts
Amerikaner
Norman Fearrington
Amerikaner
Hans-Henrik Palm
Bokser
Kurt Thyboe
Boksekampskommentator
Jes Andreasen
Kampleder
Morten Overgaard
Radiospeaker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dariusz Steiness
- Screenplay & Story
- Dariusz Steiness, Klaus Rifbjerg
- Original Score
- Carsten Dahl
- Original Title
- Charlie Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Zentropa Entertainments
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dariusz Steiness
Dariusz Steiness, Klaus Rifbjerg
Carsten Dahl
Åsa Mossberg
Jonas Frederiksen, Peter Aalbæk Jensen
Department Leadership Roster
Dariusz Steiness
Director
Dariusz Steiness
Writer
Klaus Rifbjerg
Writer
Jonas Frederiksen
Producer
Åsa Mossberg
Editor
Torben Stig Nielsen
Production Design
Susie Bjørnvad
Costume Design
Louize Nissen
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Charlie Butterfly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Butterfly about?
Hans is the name of the film's driving force and central character, an arrogant and fascinating firebrand who meddles in other people's lives with great energy. His son Jesper can only escape him by getting drunk. This is not a smart move when you are a firefighter at the station where your gruff father is the boss. Jesper is kicked out of his job and his home. Shortly afterwards, the only person who loves Hans patiently and unconditionally dies: his mother, whom he calls the Angel. Hans is guilty, he falls apart, tries to kill himself, but ends up blind – and alone.
Who directed Charlie Butterfly?
Charlie Butterfly was directed by Dariusz Steiness.
Who stars in Charlie Butterfly?
The principal cast of Charlie Butterfly includes Baard Owe, Allan Vegenfeldt, Diana Axelsen, Vigga Bro, Henrik Jandorf.
When was Charlie Butterfly released and how long is it?
Charlie Butterfly was released in 2002 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Charlie Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlie Butterfly was composed by Carsten Dahl.