Butterfly Jam
Synopsis
16 years old Pyteh splits his time between the wrestling mat and his family’s struggling Circassian diner in Newark. A single impulsive decision by his hustling father changes the course of his life, shaping a tale of pride, legacy, and masculinity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kantemir Balagov
- Screenplay & Story
- Marina Stepnova, Kantemir Balagov
- Original Score
- Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
- Original Title
- Butterfly Jam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- AR Content, Why Not Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, Felix Culpa, Senator Film, Les Films du Fleuve, Goodfellas, Library Pictures International, LEAF Entertainment, Wolfcub Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kantemir Balagov
Marina Stepnova, Kantemir Balagov
Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
Jomo Fray
Kantemir Balagov, Juliette Welfling, Mathilde Chazaud
Alexander Rodnyansky, Pascal Caucheteux, Michael Kupisk, Pauline Lamy, Sacha Ben Harroche
Department Leadership Roster
Kantemir Balagov
Director
Alexander Rodnyansky
Producer
Marina Stepnova
Screenplay
Kantemir Balagov
Screenplay
Pascal Caucheteux
Producer
Jomo Fray
Director of Photography
Angelo Zamparutti
Production Design
Judy Shrewsbury
Costume Design
Pauline Lamy
Producer
Evgueni Galperine
Original Music Composer
Sacha Galperine
Original Music Composer
Félix Pirritano
Visual Effects Supervisor
Emmanuel Lanzi
Stunt Coordinator
Quentin D'Hainaut
Stunt Coordinator
Marco Perego
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterfly Jam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Butterfly Jam about?
16 years old Pyteh splits his time between the wrestling mat and his family’s struggling Circassian diner in Newark. A single impulsive decision by his hustling father changes the course of his life, shaping a tale of pride, legacy, and masculinity.
Who directed Butterfly Jam?
Butterfly Jam was directed by Kantemir Balagov.
Who stars in Butterfly Jam?
The principal cast of Butterfly Jam includes Talha Akdogan, Barry Keoghan, Riley Keough, Harry Melling, Jaliyah Richards.
When was Butterfly Jam released and how long is it?
Butterfly Jam was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Butterfly Jam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Butterfly Jam was composed by Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine.