"The Butterfly's Dream" is a poignant Turkish drama set in a small town, centered on two young poets grappling with tuberculosis while striving to publish their poetry. Their journey through illness, love, and creativity paints a moving portrait of resilience and passion.
Trivia:
1. The film's title is inspired by the famous Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi's allegory of a dream in which he was a butterfly, blurring the lines between reality and illusion, resonating with the film's themes of life and dreams.
2. The lead actors underwent significant physical transformations to authentically portray characters battling tuberculosis, including losing weight and studying the disease's effects.
3. The director employed vintage film techniques and sepia-toned cinematography to evoke the 1940s era Turkish setting, enhancing the film's nostalgic and somber atmosphere.
Crew of The Butterfly's Dream
Full backstage crew list →- Released February 22, 2013