Project Detail

The Blue Butterfly

Ricardo Quirros

Synopsis

Based on a true story, The Blue Butterfly tells the tale of a terminally ill 10-year-old boy. His one last dream is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on Earth, the mythic and elusive Blue Morpho, found only in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America. His mother persuades a renowned entomologist to take them on a trip up to the jungle to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will transform their lives.

Details

Year: 2003
Type of project: Features
Running time: 100 mins
Format: 35mm, Fuji
Director: Lea Pool
Producer: Francine Allaire, Arnie Gelbart, Michael Haggiag
Editor: Michael Arcand
Screenwriter: Peter McCormack
Director of Photography: Pierre Mignot
Sound: Ivan Sharrock, Andy Kennedy, Ray Merrin
Composer: Stephen Endelman
Principal cast: William Hurt, Pascale Bussières, Marc Donato

Genre

Woman Director Children’s

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Galafilm Productions Inc

5643 Clark Street
Montreal QC Canada H2T 2V5

T +1 514 273 4252

info@galafilm.com

Global Arts

17 Corringham Road
London NW11 7BS
UK

T+ 44 (0)20 8731 6811

haggiag@dircon.co.uk

Sales Company

Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc

121 Bloor Street East, Ste. 1500
Toronto, ON Canada M4W 3M5

T + 1 416 967 1174

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