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Violent Butterflies

Violent Butterflies

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Violent Butterflies

"When justice is absent, vengeance is an act of faith"

2026

1h 41m

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Overview

A graffiti artist and a punk band singer meet amidst a profound social crisis. With revolutionary and idealistic visions for a fairer world, they bond over music and street art, using them as their weapons. Innocent and determined, they demand justice, but their defiance attracts the wrath of three corrupt policemen. After beating him and kidnapping her, they ignite the unimaginable fury of someone who has nothing left to lose.

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Neural

Mandarina Cine

Fomento al Cine Mexicano (FOCINE)

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Alejandro Porter

Viktor

Diana Laura Di

Diana Laura Di

Eva

Fernanda Nibau

Jessy

Gibrán Andrade

Lakra

Yayo Villegas

León

Germán Bracco

Germán Bracco

Mateo

Norma Pablo

Norma Pablo

Tere

Sophie Alexander-Katz

Sophie Alexander-Katz

Lola

Lilia Mendoza

Lilia Mendoza

Luchi

Adrián Vázquez

Adrián Vázquez

Rubén

Creative team

Directed by: Adolfo Dávila
Written by: Adolfo Dávila
Produced by: Adolfo Dávila
Gabriela Gavica

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