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Poor Butterfly (1986)

Movie ★ 6.7 120 min

A turbulent era in Argentine politics is highlighted in this well-wrought drama, set in Buenos Aires at the end of 1945, about Clara (Graciela Borges), a young, half-Jewish woman awakening to the reasons behind the political conflicts of her time and place. Clara's father was a Communist who fought the Nazis in Argentina and possessed a list of the top Nazi exiles and their contacts. Through a former lover, Clara -- a successful broadcast journalist -- begins to see her Jewish roots (and the leftists) in a whole new light. Meanwhile, the political storms sweeping through Argentina are setting the stage for the Peronist government to come.

Raúl de la Torre Director Aída Bortnik Writer Raúl de la Torre Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 2, 1986
Runtime
120 min
IMDb
tt0091771
Country
Language
Studio
Raúl de la Torre Producciones, Bensil Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Poor Butterfly about?
A turbulent era in Argentine politics is highlighted in this well-wrought drama, set in Buenos Aires at the end of 1945, about Clara (Graciela Borges), a young, half-Jewish woman awakening to the reasons behind the political conflicts of her time and place. Clara's father was a Communist who fought the Nazis in Argentina and possessed a list of the top Nazi exiles and their contacts. Through a former lover, Clara -- a successful broadcast journalist -- begins to see her Jewish roots (and the leftists) in a whole new light. Meanwhile, the political storms sweeping through Argentina are setting the stage for the Peronist government to come.
Who directed Poor Butterfly?
Poor Butterfly was directed by Raúl de la Torre.
Who stars in Poor Butterfly?
Poor Butterfly stars Graciela Borges, Lautaro Murúa, Pepe Soriano, Víctor Laplace.
When was Poor Butterfly released?
Poor Butterfly is a 1986 drama, war film.
Where can I watch Poor Butterfly?
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