The Last Butterfly

The Last Butterfly

106 mins | Drama, War | Jan. 1, 1991

Stage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.

The Last Butterfly

106 mins | Drama, War | Jan. 1, 1991

The Last Butterfly
Stage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.
IMDb rating 7.0
Producers Filmové studio Barrandov, Atlantique Productions, HTV International Ltd.
Original title Poslední motýl
Directors Marie Brodilová, Karel Kachyňa
Writers Michael Jacot, Karel Kachyňa, Ota Hofman, Marc Princi

Cast

Tom Courtenay

as Antoine Moreau

Brigitte Fossey

as Vera

Freddie Jones

as Karl Rheinberg

Ingrid Held

as Michele