Papilio
Synopsis
František Cepl is a young man from a simple family. He graduated from a real school and was going to study technology. When the occupation came, he had to work as a factory assistant. There he meets an older man named Telec, whom everyone knows as Hrabě. He impresses František with his ostentatious disdain for work and his shameless flirtation with women. František, whom the Count calls Papilio (butterfly butterfly), is filled with youthful ideals, while the Count, on the other hand, is an extract of the crudest individualism. He has worked his way up from a student at a business academy and a theatre actor to a member of a pre-war gallery. He blackmails, steals, drinks, abuses women and, in a way, Papilio himself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Svoboda
- Screenplay & Story
- Miroslav Vaic
- Original Score
- Jozef Revallo
- Original Title
- Papilio
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Svoboda
Miroslav Vaic, Jiří Blažek
Jozef Revallo
Josef Vaniš
Josef Valušiak
Department Leadership Roster
Jiří Svoboda
Director
Miroslav Vaic
Screenplay
Josef Vaniš
Director of Photography
Bohumil Nový
Production Design
Dimitrij Kadrnožka
Costume Design
Josef Valušiak
Editor
Jozef Revallo
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Papilio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Papilio about?
František Cepl is a young man from a simple family. He graduated from a real school and was going to study technology. When the occupation came, he had to work as a factory assistant. There he meets an older man named Telec, whom everyone knows as Hrabě. He impresses František with his ostentatious disdain for work and his shameless flirtation with women. František, whom the Count calls Papilio (butterfly butterfly), is filled with youthful ideals, while the Count, on the other hand, is an extract of the crudest individualism. He has worked his way up from a student at a business academy and a theatre actor to a member of a pre-war gallery. He blackmails, steals, drinks, abuses women and, in a way, Papilio himself.
Who directed Papilio?
Papilio was directed by Jiří Svoboda.
Who stars in Papilio?
The principal cast of Papilio includes Milan Kňažko, Filip Renč, Pavel Nový, Marcel Vašinka, Ivana Chýlková.
When was Papilio released and how long is it?
Papilio was released in 1987 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Papilio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Papilio was composed by Jozef Revallo.