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Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two (2019): Cast

Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two (2019) movie poster

Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two is a 2019 short animated film directed by Monica Manganelli, starring Dario Penne as Magnus Hirschfeld (voice), Giuliana Nanni and Gea Riva. It runs 30 minutes.

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Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
30 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two About?

The premise of Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two without spoilers.

In 1933, Alex, a young woman feeling trapped in a man's body, moves to Berlin, a city known for its sexual liberation, seeking acceptance and a sense of belonging. She becomes the first transsexual person to undergo surgery, thanks to the support of Doctor Magnus Hirschfeld. However, her journey unfolds against the backdrop of the rising threat of National Socialism, creating a complex and precarious situation.

Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two Themes & Keywords

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  • the holocaust
  • gay holocaust
  • gender identity
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Cast & crew

Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two Cast & Characters

Dario Penne leads the cast as Magnus Hirschfeld (voice), with Giuliana Nanni as Hilde (voice) and Gea Riva as Meryl (voice). Directed by Monica Manganelli; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two.

BUTTERFLIES IN BERLIN- Diary of a Soul split in two. ENGLISH TRAILER
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Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two Also Known As

Also known as “Бабочки в Берлине”.

Also known as
  • Бабочки в Берлине

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Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two?

Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two runs 30 minutes.

When was Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two released?

Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two was released on April 25, 2019.

Who directed Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two?

Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two was directed by Monica Manganelli.

Who is in the cast of Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two?

Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two stars Dario Penne as Magnus Hirschfeld (voice), Giuliana Nanni as Hilde (voice) and Gea Riva as Meryl (voice), among 6 credited actors.

Does Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two have a post-credit scene?

No. Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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