I was inevitably curious about this movie, mostly because it has a high rating on imdb (7.2) and it's under 90 minutes in length. To be honest with you, I'm a bit prejudiced against French movies. Even movies that are called family movies can sometimes contain a few inappropriate scenes or swear words. But this time, it wasn't what I expected. Although it does not have a strong message, it can be watched with the family.
The film consists of dialogues between an old butterfly collector and a nine-year-old little girl. The film, which occasionally touches on belief in God, love, infidelity and family relationships, can also connect two distinct generations. While the old man advises us to appreciate our loved ones through the pain of his son, who he lost at a young age, the little girl reminds us how difficult it is to live without parents.
The film occasionally touches on issues such as abortion and equality, but they are not poking these issues into your eyes. For example, when the little girl says that she was born after her mother found out that she was late for an abortion, it causes us to experience the suffering of aborted fetuses that are 'Nothing'. The old man casually says that the ideas of equality in the world are nothing but baloney, and that it will be enough to see the existence of rich and poor people to understand this.
Although it has some limitations in its translation into English, the film is worth watching as it provides an enjoyable hour and takes us away to the natural beauties of France. The original title of the movie is Le Papillon and you can find the imdb link here.
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