The Butterfly

The Butterfly

The Butterfly

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The Butterfly

2002

1h 25m

6.8(135 votes)

Family

Drama

Overview

An old man who has one interest in life, collecting butterflies, has his life changed by an eight year old girl.

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Production Companies

Canal+

France 2 Cinéma

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Michel Serrault

Julien

Michel Serrault

Acting

Claire Bouanich

Elsa

Claire Bouanich

Acting

Nade Dieu

Isabelle

Nade Dieu

Acting

Françoise Michaud

Cafe Waitress

Françoise Michaud

Acting

Pierre Poirot

Police Commissioner

Pierre Poirot

Acting

Jacky Nercessian

Policeman

Jacky Nercessian

Acting

Jacques Bouanich

Sébastien's Father

Jacques Bouanich

Acting

Hélène Hily

Marguerite, the Concierge

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Acting

Catherine Cyler

Sébastien's Mother

Catherine Cyler

Acting

Jerry Lucas

Sébastien

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Aurélie Meriel

Isabelle's Friend

Aurélie Meriel

Acting

Idwig Stephane

Entomologist

Idwig Stephane

Acting

Fabien Béhar

The Hotel Manager

Fabien Béhar

Acting

Francis Frappat

Geometrician

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Costume & Make-Up

Françoise Dubois

Woman in Telephone Booth

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Acting

Gérald Maillet

Homeless Man

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Acting

Magali Bonat

Sports Store Saleswoman

Magali Bonat

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