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  • 2000
  • R
  • Miramax
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2000
  • R
  • Miramax
  • 1 h 36 m
Butterfly Tongues

Summary Explores the extraordinary relationship between a shy young boy, Moncho (Lozano), and his incredibly compassionate teacher, Don Gregorio (Gomez), who teaches Moncho to find his way in a world that is increasingly frightening. (Miramax Films)

Directed By: José Luis Cuerda

Written By: Rafael Azcona, Manuel Rivas

  • 2000
  • R
  • Miramax
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2000
  • R
  • Miramax
  • 1 h 36 m

Butterfly Tongues

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 23 Critic Reviews
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Summary Explores the extraordinary relationship between a shy young boy, Moncho (Lozano), and his incredibly compassionate teacher, Don Gregorio (Gomez), who teaches Moncho to find his way in a world that is increasingly frightening. (Miramax Films)

Directed By: José Luis Cuerda

Written By: Rafael Azcona, Manuel Rivas

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 23 Critic Reviews
69
78% Positive
18 Reviews
17% Mixed
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4% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 23 Critic Reviews
69
78% Positive
18 Reviews
17% Mixed
4 Reviews
4% Negative
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100
Manages the rare feat of being both bleak and deeply rewarding.
By Desmond Ryan FULL REVIEW
88
May be a bit sentimental for some, but I found its patient examination of how the forces of optimism can be overwhelmed by a wave of cruelty to be both moving and wise.
By John Petrakis FULL REVIEW
80
The movies' time-honored old-man-and-boy theme has rarely been used to such great advantage.
By Bill Gallo FULL REVIEW
75
Outside national borders, this naive vantage point is an entry into a country's history and culture, explaining without seeming patronizing.
By Sean Axmaker FULL REVIEW
70
The film's climax was only one of several moments that left me utterly verklempt, without ever knowing that my buttons were being pushed.
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60
It's boilerplate Miramax: a sentimental import with lovingly photographed Euro locale.
By Michael Atkinson FULL REVIEW
20
In the end, Butterfly is an infuriating film because it's so very contrived, so annoyingly phony.
By Ernest Hardy FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Canal+ España, Grupo Voz, Las Producciones del Escorpión, Sociedad General de Televisión (Sogetel), Televisión Española (TVE), Televisión de Galicia (TVG) S.A.
Release Date Jun 16, 2000
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline A magical tale about growing up in country growing apart.
Website https://ver.flixole.com/watch/76e4cd35-eabb-4f76-9909-7d18b65a73bd
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Awards

Goya Awards
• 1 Win & 13 Nominations
Young Artist Awards
• 2 Nominations
Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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