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The Butterfly

Michel Serrault (Actor), Claire Bouanich (Actor), Philippe Muyl (Director, Writer) Rated:

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When eight-year-old Elsa and her oft-absent mother move into the apartment next to Julien, an onary butterfly collector, the persistant and curious Elsa adopts the reluctant old man as her surrogate grandpa. But when Julien leaves town for a week long hiking expedition in the Alps to find a rare butterfly, he instead discovers an uninvited companion -- Elsa!

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An exceptionally satisfying film of much grace and beauty. --Los Angeles Times

A perfect movie… sure to please children and adults! --New York Post

Enjoyable with a sweetness that stops short of sentimentality. --San Francisco Chronicle

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ s_medNotRated Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches; 4 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 911191
Director ‏ : ‎ Philippe Muyl
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Subtitled
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 25 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2004
Actors ‏ : ‎ Michel Serrault, Claire Bouanich, Nade Dieu, Jacques Bouanich, Jerry Lucas
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Producers ‏ : ‎ Françoise Galfré, Patrick Godeau
Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified
Studio ‏ : ‎ First Run Features
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0002S64SM
Writers ‏ : ‎ Philippe Muyl
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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- #6,531 in Kids & Family DVDs
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Clara

Luminous!

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2016

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One of the best films I've found for the public school French class of any level and grades 7-12! Everyone loves it, and the more advanced students can follow much of the French with either no subtitles or just glances. Truly, a beautiful and classic example of great film. (N.B. I have taught French for over 30 years.)

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D. Olson

Refreshing!

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017

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I ordered this film to see what children in Europe (France) watch and to get away from the emptiness of current American children's films. My 10 year old English speaking girl, really liked the story as I did, and didn't mind reading the subtitles. She has gone back to view in again. It was meaningful.

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F Xiansen

Sweet story line of a little girl who needs a friend

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019

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A heart-warming story. Elsa meets Julien, who collects butterflies and moths. Elsa's curiosity leads to some mountain adventures with Julien while chasing the Isabella. Life lessons are learned along the way. My copy was in French, with English sub-titles. Even though I minored in French in college 45 years ago, I sometimes miss a word here or there, so the sub-titles are helpful even if you understand French (for the most part). J'ai beaucoup aimé ce film. Elsa est très mignon.

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Stephan H C

A heart warming French style story for young and old

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2011

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This movie I saw once and it was so cute!
There is a pun which is maybe not in catching butterflies but in the little girls' flutterby's
The French Title -Le Papillon- yes, The Butterfly BUT Papillon is an endearing term
For the French use the word Papi for Granpa AND so Papillon means Dear Little Granpa!
Dear Granpa and Little Red Riding Girl in the woods. no wolf, no granma.
By all means, get this DVD, sweet as butter, light as flying over country side
Humorous and full of child like jokes I watch it time and again with my family
The adventures of a little Redhead girl clutches my heartstrings, an educational TRIP!
FINE exellent, Highly Recommended !

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Love, love love!

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020

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It was my childhood favorite, had a great time watching it again after so many years. The disc came in good shape, and the case as well. I would recommend this film to practically everybody- it's simple and entertaining enough for children, yet it deals with serious topics that add another layer of authenticity, and it makes it enjoyable for adults as well. A real and raw story of love and friendship, such a shame it's so underrated. Recommend with all my heart :)

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Absolutely wonderful!

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2009

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A wonderfully crafted film! We love it! It's visually beautiful with wonderful acting that is believable and real.

I pause to make the comment about how anybody could give this film three stars. This is not contrived Disney-like dribble in the least. I actually gravitate toward Foreign cinema because it is just exactly the opposite of American dribble. It's just that people today are so negative, they can't handle anything loving and good with out tearing it down because they are empty inside and have an attitude of "if I am not happy, no one else can be happy either." Hmm, sounds like selfishness and an over inflated sense of self. Hey, no wonder you're miserable.

never-the-less . . .

You grow to love the main characters and empathize with them. You know this film has something good ahead. It's fun along the way. Little bits of sunshine and happiness.

The film's core theme is true: don't get so wrapped up in yourself and your troubles that you forget to tell the important people in your life, "I love you." The little French girl (brilliant little actress)in the film is in many ways a metaphor for a beautiful butterfly herself. Or is the butterfly their friendship (the grandfather figure and little girl?)

You know this film will end happily (it has to), but you just don't know exactly how. It's like, your going to get a gift; but what?

To the end, your like, "What's going to happen?"

And the film keeps rewarding you again and again emotionally right up to "FIN".

The world definitely needs more films like this gem! The same emotional flavor as "My Father's Glory", and as worthy as "Kikijuro" in it's poignant little story and honest heart. As important to see as "Salaam Bombay" but for a much more brighter reason.

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Jerez

A lovely thread woven by a few great actors

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2007

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Oh what a wonderful character we have in Elsa, she makes you chuckle with her intelligent quips and beautiful childlike posturing, pouting, her freckled face, and interesting disposition.

A lovely thread woven by a few great actors. As far as foreign films go, this is a good one to watch or give as a gift. Innocence washes over you as you watch this child and remember being, That.

Oh an aside, I must concur with the person who commented on the idea of this being a good movie to use to study french. The voices are crisp,and somehow sensual. I was thinking that learning language listening to a child's voice is much better than some adults voice contrived for the occasion of teaching....ahh so natural!! lol

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i davidson

A great little feel-good movie

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2017

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Absolutely loved it. The way the little girl "came around" to appreciating the natural environment is very charming.
I found it a little odd though, that Grandad would go away for so long without double checking with the parent, and "checking in" every so often. It shows a little bit of the maverick in the Grandfather!
This is an older movie with a similar theme to the directors later "The Nightingale", which is set in Japan but again about an old man who takes his granddaughter on an expedition to the country.

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Darleny

Adorable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2013

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This film well deserves five stars. I bought it with the intention of improving my french. The story is so lovely, cute and excellent for kids and adults. I absolutely recommend it. You won't waste your money

Vicky

Butterfly

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2011

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I absolutely love this film. I have watched it many times and it always makes me cry and laugh. I first bought it on the recommendation of a friend and have now bought another copy for my sister - I don't want to lend her my copy as I don't want to run the risk of losing it - my sister tends to hang on to my favourite films. I also love the song and have downloaded it from u tube.

Agnes Hill

Delightful film !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2013

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Absolutely delightful and refreshing - can be viewed and enjoyed at any age. No violence or strong language so ideal in most cases.

BADGE

Feelgood Film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2013

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Theres hope for grumpy old men the world over,film lovers hope and pray hollywood does not make a version with myers and jollie.

Sam O

Perfect

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2011

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ordered the dvd expecting it not to work on a UK dvd player, but it did, and watching it on boxing day it was a brilliant film too, very cute

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