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The Butterfly Dance

The Butterfly Dance

7,0 /10 (1 Votes)
1998 EN 21 min

Overview

Diane is a young dancer whose quiet life is disrupted by the presence of a mysterious and unsettling gardener. As strange and sinister events unfold, Diane faces growing fear and uncertainty in a world that feels increasingly threatening. “The Butterfly Dance” is a psychological short film centered on tension, fear, and the unknown.

Release date

15/05/1998

Votes

1

Popularity

0.2

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Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

21 min

Budget

$35,000

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catcat0982

2025-05-24

⭐ 7

_The Butterfly Dance_ is a _haunting_ and _atmospheric_ short film that lingers long after the credits roll. Directed by Max Reynal and featuring a mesmerizing performance by Vera Farmiga as Diane, the film weaves a subtle but intense narrative filled with psychological tension and eerie undertones. The story centers on Diane, a young dancer, whose fragile reality is disturbed by the unsettling presence of a mysterious gardener. Its strength lies in the ability to evoke a sense of unease through minimal dialogue and evocative imagery, especially in the opening scenes where Diane’s dance seq…

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