The Boy and the Butterfly
Poiss ja liblikas
Synopsis
A film about a boy who loves flowers and butterflies, based on a short story by Anton Hansen Tammsaar. In his thoughtless pursuit of the butterfly, he shatters all the flowers in his path.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rein Tammik
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul-Eerik Rummo, Rein Tammik
- Original Score
- Peeter Volkonski
- Original Title
- Poiss ja liblikas
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Tallinnfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rein Tammik
Paul-Eerik Rummo, Rein Tammik
Peeter Volkonski
Arvi Ilves
Merike Ratas
Department Leadership Roster
Rein Tammik
Director
Arvi Ilves
Director of Photography
Paul-Eerik Rummo
Writer
Rein Tammik
Writer
Merike Ratas
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Boy and the Butterfly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy and the Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boy and the Butterfly about?
A film about a boy who loves flowers and butterflies, based on a short story by Anton Hansen Tammsaar. In his thoughtless pursuit of the butterfly, he shatters all the flowers in his path.
Who directed The Boy and the Butterfly?
The Boy and the Butterfly was directed by Rein Tammik.
Who stars in The Boy and the Butterfly?
The principal cast of The Boy and the Butterfly includes Not specified.
When was The Boy and the Butterfly released and how long is it?
The Boy and the Butterfly was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy and the Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy and the Butterfly was composed by Peeter Volkonski.