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Cast
Fayçal Zafi
as Alfred Nakache (voice)
Jessica Jaouiche
as Paule Nakache (voice)
Yassine Mestaoui
as Young Alfred Nakache (voice)
Alexandre Liebe
as Sports Commentator (voice)
Johannes Oliver Hamm
as Sports Commentator (voice)
Hocine Ben
as Sports Commentator / Police Officer / Soldier (voice)
Olivier Peissel
as Sports Commentator / Police Officer / Soldier (voice)
Foued Kemeche
as Coach (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2025
Runtime0h 15m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Drama, History
Votes30
DirectorFlorence Miailhe
WritersFlorence Miailhe
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsButterfly
About Butterfly
A Jewish North African middle-aged man's swim in the sea triggers memories of his earlier life as an Olympic swimmer before and after World War II.
Directed by Florence Miailhe, Butterfly leans on a strong ensemble — Fayçal Zafi, Jessica Jaouiche, Yassine Mestaoui — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2025.
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