The Elephant and the Butterfly
Drôle de père
Synopsis
When her babysitter doesn’t show, a single mother is forced to leave her precocious five-year-old daughter with the girl’s estranged father for a long weekend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival international du film francophone de Namur
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amélie van Elmbt
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthieu de Braconier, Amélie van Elmbt
- Original Score
- Michael Andrews
- Original Title
- Drôle de père
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Verdi Productions, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Les Films du Fleuve
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amélie van Elmbt
Matthieu de Braconier, Amélie van Elmbt
Michael Andrews
Éric Gautier
Ewin Ryckaert, Yannick Kergoat
Michelle Verdi, Martin Scorsese, Chad A. Verdi, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Luc Dardenne
Department Leadership Roster
Amélie van Elmbt
Director
Matthieu de Braconier
Writer
Amélie van Elmbt
Writer
Ewin Ryckaert
Editor
Laurie Colson
Production Design
Éric Gautier
Director of Photography
Michael Andrews
Original Music Composer
Hélène Honhon
Costume Design
Yannick Kergoat
Editor
Luc Dardenne
Producer
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Elephant and the Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Elephant and the Butterfly about?
When her babysitter doesn’t show, a single mother is forced to leave her precocious five-year-old daughter with the girl’s estranged father for a long weekend.
Who directed The Elephant and the Butterfly?
The Elephant and the Butterfly was directed by Amélie van Elmbt.
Who stars in The Elephant and the Butterfly?
The principal cast of The Elephant and the Butterfly includes Lina Doillon, Thomas Blanchard, Judith Chemla, Alice de Lencquesaing, Isabelle Barth.
When was The Elephant and the Butterfly released and how long is it?
The Elephant and the Butterfly was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Elephant and the Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Elephant and the Butterfly was composed by Michael Andrews.