The Last Butterfly

– Stage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Te..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 46 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Original Name:
Poslední motýl
The Last Butterfly
The Last Butterfly (1991) - Also known as Poslední motýl

Stage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.

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Release Date:

01 Jan 1991

Language:

Czech, English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

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Stage mime Antoine Moreau (Tom Courtenay) is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.

Awards:

2 wins.

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Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10

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