Project Detail

The Blue Butterfly

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 film
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

Categories

Production Status

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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