The Song of the Butterflies
El canto de las mariposas
Synopsis
Rember Yahuarcani is an indigenous artist from the Uitoto Nation who lives in Lima, Peru. From his clan, the White Heron, only two families remain in Peru. Rember's paintings are inspired by the stories his grandmother Martha told him before she died. However, he has never dived into the darkest part of his nation’s history: the indigenous massacre during the rubber boom. Martha is a survivor of the horror and she speaks to Rember in dreams guiding him in a spiritual journey back to the jungle. He first visits his parents, who are also artists, in the Peruvian jungle. And finally, he sails to La Chorrera, in Colombia, where he confronts the past and meets other members of his clan.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Núria Frigola Torrent
- Screenplay & Story
- Núria Frigola Torrent
- Original Score
- Karin Zielinski
- Original Title
- El canto de las mariposas
- Country of Origin
- Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Travesia Films, Jacalito Films, La Mula Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Núria Frigola Torrent
Núria Frigola Torrent
Karin Zielinski
Nicolás Landa Tami
Nicole Hurtado Céspedes
Rolando Toledo Vega, Núria Frigola Torrent
Department Leadership Roster
Núria Frigola Torrent
Writer
Rolando Toledo Vega
Producer
Nicole Hurtado Céspedes
Editor
Núria Frigola Torrent
Director
Núria Frigola Torrent
Producer
Nicolás Landa Tami
Director of Photography
Karin Zielinski
Original Music Composer
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What is The Song of the Butterflies about?
Rember Yahuarcani is an indigenous artist from the Uitoto Nation who lives in Lima, Peru. From his clan, the White Heron, only two families remain in Peru. Rember's paintings are inspired by the stories his grandmother Martha told him before she died. However, he has never dived into the darkest part of his nation’s history: the indigenous massacre during the rubber boom. Martha is a survivor of the horror and she speaks to Rember in dreams guiding him in a spiritual journey back to the jungle. He first visits his parents, who are also artists, in the Peruvian jungle. And finally, he sails to La Chorrera, in Colombia, where he confronts the past and meets other members of his clan.
Who directed The Song of the Butterflies?
The Song of the Butterflies was directed by Núria Frigola Torrent.
Who stars in The Song of the Butterflies?
The principal cast of The Song of the Butterflies includes Rember Yahuarcani, Santiago Yahuarcani, Nereida López, Martha López.
When was The Song of the Butterflies released and how long is it?
The Song of the Butterflies was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Song of the Butterflies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Song of the Butterflies was composed by Karin Zielinski.