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16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 5
Spanish
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 Spanish
Dolby Digital 2.0
Cast And Crew Filmographies
Cast And Crew List
Directors Notes
Writers Notes
Interactive Menus
English
DVD 5
Spanish
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 Spanish
Dolby Digital 2.0
Cast And Crew Filmographies
Cast And Crew List
Directors Notes
Writers Notes
Interactive Menus
English
Product Description
United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Filmographies, Interactive Menu, Production Notes, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: In the summer of 1936, before the outbreak of the civil war that plunged Spain into 3 years of agony and terror, 8 year old Moncho is beginning his 1st day of school. At first afraid of his new teacher, Don Gregorio- who he has heard flogs pupils - teacher and pupil soon develop an inseperable bond, born of their shared interest in insect life. So begins moncho's apprenticeship into life and knowledge guided by his worldly teacher. But as the military marches through Spain and the community is split in two, their friendship is put under unbearable pressure. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain, European Film Awards, Goya Awards, ...Butterfly's Tongue ( La lengua de las mariposas ) ( A Lingua das bolboretas )
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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful
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'Butterfly's Tongue' is a minor masterpiece of a movie that deserves to be seen. The relationship between young Moncho and his kindly old grandfatherly teacher is captured beautifully, despite the shadow of the Spanish civil war looming large on the horizon. The viewer is totally immerced in the lives of Moncho, his parents and brother, all observed with brilliance by the actors. The one thing this movie left with me is the knowledge that children are like sponges, soak them with hate early on and we'll all be reaping the 'rewards' later.
51 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Being the archetypal English monoglot (OK I know a few words of other languages but I'm not too hot) I almost dropped this from my rental list when I read the review that it had no subtitles (I can only assume that reviewer couldn't find them).
How wrong that would have been as this was a mesmerising film. The characters were played by an exceptional cast who brought together every nuance of that time in rural Spain. The relationships between the characters - especially that of Monch and his teacher Don Gregorio - felt as real as if one was watching real life instead of a movie. Dialogue was excellent and I wish I could understand Spanish and read the original stories that the movie is based on.
All in all a first rate film that one would hate to have missed.
How wrong that would have been as this was a mesmerising film. The characters were played by an exceptional cast who brought together every nuance of that time in rural Spain. The relationships between the characters - especially that of Monch and his teacher Don Gregorio - felt as real as if one was watching real life instead of a movie. Dialogue was excellent and I wish I could understand Spanish and read the original stories that the movie is based on.
All in all a first rate film that one would hate to have missed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A lovely little film of childhood innocence being overtaken by outside political intrigue. Beautiful portrayal of characters and 1930s Spain. The nature scenes are outstanding. You might find that a basic knowledge of the Spanish Civil War might help you understand better the train of events and ongoing political references during the film. Could not recommend it enough.
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Brilliant Spanish language film
This is a lovely film with a really cute little boy and an interesting story. It is a really typical Spanish film, it starts slow and meanders along and then you find that you are... Read more
Published 15 months ago by C. Potter
Best Spanish film ever
I recently bought this film in preparation for my Spanish exams, slighlty sceptical that it might end up being another rubbishy foreign film, but I can now say it is the best... Read more
Published 19 months ago by boo3
Sad but true
Without spoiling the film for others this film was true to life at the time of the Spanish Civil War and no doubt many Spanish family's would have gone through similar sad times. Read more
Published 19 months ago by R. F. Honeywill
needs to be seen
just got back from holiday to find this film in the post. what can i say? one of the most moving, well acted and well shot films i have ever seen. Read more
Published 19 months ago by K. P. Dean
Lovely film..
This film is a delight to watch despite the looming threat of fascism that ultimately rears it's ugly head. My one criticism is that the subtitles are in english. Read more
Published 20 months ago by guru
Moncho the innocent
little asthmatic boy starts school in Spain very close to the start of the Spanish Civil War. After a scary start cos he believes the teacher thrashes his pupils, Moncho - the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Juanita
Superb film
The scence is set as a young boy starts his first day at school but he is affraid after rumours amongst the children that the teacher is a tyrant. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Top Cat
Not enjoyable
I bought this as part of Spanish language course work. However, I would not recommend watching this to anyone. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2009 by Euphemia Anderson
Enchanting
Superb acting, especially from the young boy protagonist, Moncho. One of the best films I've ever seen. Highly recommended viewing, even if you don't know Spanish.
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by Mrs. D. N. Rooney
A taste of the origins of the Spanish Civil War.
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Published on 21 April 2009 by Davidicus
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