The Hand of the Butterfly
La main du papillon
Synopsis
Fourth film in the Mafrouza series. Two events mark the early winter in Mafrouza: the birth of a boy and a young woman's engagement. Within their homes, the intimate and the holy, cries, whispers and rituals: individuals' destinies are taking shape. Amidst the familial agitation, each finds their own way to live. Through their actions, but also through what they say, summoning the imaginary to reflect on reality, make it livable, and speaking of life, death and gender roles.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emmanuelle Demoris
- Original Title
- La main du papillon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Release Date
- 12/08/2010
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emmanuelle Demoris
Department Leadership Roster
Emmanuelle Demoris
Director
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What is The Hand of the Butterfly about?
Fourth film in the Mafrouza series. Two events mark the early winter in Mafrouza: the birth of a boy and a young woman's engagement. Within their homes, the intimate and the holy, cries, whispers and rituals: individuals' destinies are taking shape. Amidst the familial agitation, each finds their own way to live. Through their actions, but also through what they say, summoning the imaginary to reflect on reality, make it livable, and speaking of life, death and gender roles.
Who directed The Hand of the Butterfly?
The Hand of the Butterfly was directed by Emmanuelle Demoris.
Who stars in The Hand of the Butterfly?
The principal cast of The Hand of the Butterfly includes Not specified.
When was The Hand of the Butterfly released and how long is it?
The Hand of the Butterfly was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.