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Butterflies (2016): Cast

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Butterflies is a 2016 drama documentary directed by Dmitriy Kubasov, starring Ralph Fiennes, Sergei Loznitsa and Leonid Yarmolnik. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Butterflies (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Dmitriy Kubasov
Genres
Drama , Documentary
Original language
Russian
Studio
17+4
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Butterflies About?

The premise of Butterflies without spoilers.

Alexey, a filmmaker, sets out to document his life while searching for a romantic partner. His journey becomes complicated when he must confront his mother's acceptance of his sexuality, leading to a heartfelt admission and a poignant question about his future. Seeking solace, Alexey attends a Tarkovsky film festival where he unexpectedly encounters Grisha. A passionate and intense holiday romance blossoms between them, offering a brief escape from his personal struggles.

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Cast & crew

Butterflies Cast

Ralph Fiennes leads the cast, with Sergei Loznitsa and Leonid Yarmolnik. Directed by Dmitriy Kubasov; 26 actors are credited in all.

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More from Dmitriy Kubasov

One more film directed by Dmitriy Kubasov: Alekhin.

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Butterflies Also Known As

Also known as “Babochki”.

Also known as
  • Babochki

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Butterflies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Butterflies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Butterflies?

Butterflies runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Butterflies released?

Butterflies was released on October 26, 2016.

Who directed Butterflies?

Butterflies was directed by Dmitriy Kubasov.

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Who is in the cast of Butterflies?

Butterflies stars Ralph Fiennes, Sergei Loznitsa and Leonid Yarmolnik, among 26 credited actors.

Does Butterflies have a post-credit scene?

No. Butterflies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Butterflies in?

The original language of Butterflies is Russian.

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