The Hand of the Butterfly (2010)
Fourth film in the Mafrouza series. Two events mark the early winter in Mafrouza: the birth of a boy and a young woman's engagement. Within their homes, the intimate and the holy, cries, whispers and rituals: individuals' destinies are taking shape. Amidst the familial agitation, each finds their own way to live. Through their actions, but also through what they say, summoning the imaginary to reflect on reality, make it livable, and speaking of life, death and gender roles.
Director: Emmanuelle Demoris
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: August 12, 2010
Country: France
Language: العربية
Original Language: fr
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hand of the Butterfly about?
- Fourth film in the Mafrouza series. Two events mark the early winter in Mafrouza: the birth of a boy and a young woman's engagement. Within their homes, the intimate and the holy, cries, whispers and rituals: individuals' destinies are taking shape. Amidst the familial agitation, each finds their own way to live. Through their actions, but also through what they say, summoning the imaginary to reflect on reality, make it livable, and speaking of life, death and gender roles.
- Who directed The Hand of the Butterfly?
- The Hand of the Butterfly was directed by Emmanuelle Demoris.
- How long is The Hand of the Butterfly?
- The Hand of the Butterfly has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is The Hand of the Butterfly?
- The Hand of the Butterfly is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Hand of the Butterfly produced?
- The Hand of the Butterfly was produced in France.