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The Song of the Butterflies (2020)

0.020201h 5mES
Documentary

Directed by Núria Frigola Torrent

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

1h 5m

Language

ES

Release

May 28, 2020

Director

Núria Frigola Torrent

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Overview

Rember Yahuarcani is an indigenous artist from the Uitoto Nation who lives in Lima, Peru. From his clan, the White Heron, only two families remain in Peru. Rember's paintings are inspired by the stories his grandmother Martha told him before she died. However, he has never dived into the darkest par...

Cast

Rember Yahuarcani

Rember Yahuarcani

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Santiago Yahuarcani

Santiago Yahuarcani

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Nereida López

Nereida López

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Martha López

Martha López

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Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Song of the Butterflies (2020), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Rember Yahuarcani is an indigenous artist from the Uitoto Nation who lives in Lima, Peru. From his clan, the White Heron, only two families remain in Peru. Rember's paintings are inspired by the stories his grandmother Martha told him before she died. However, he has never dived into the darkest part of his nation’s history: the indigenous massacre during the rubber boom. Martha is a survivor of the horror and she speaks to Rember in dreams guiding him in a spiritual journey back to the jungle. He first visits his parents, who are also artists, in the Peruvian jungle. And finally, he sails to La Chorrera, in Colombia, where he confronts the past and meets other members of his clan.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Song of the Butterflies. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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