Butterfly
Originally released in 2019. Butterfly is a documentary film. directed by Alessandro Cassigoli. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Irma Testa, Lucio Zurlo, and Ugo Testa
Synopsis
Eighteen year old Irma Testa is Italy’s first female boxer to make it to the Olympics. It’s a remarkable outcome for a girl raised in one of the poorest, most crime-ridden neighborhoods of Naples.. The more Irma succeeds though, the more fragile she becomes. After a crushing defeat at the Games in Rio, she questions whether boxing is her future. She wants to chart her own path, but must first take a hard look at her personal life which she has avoided for so long.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Indyca
- RAI Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butterfly about?
Eighteen year old Irma Testa is Italy’s first female boxer to make it to the Olympics. It’s a remarkable outcome for a girl raised in one of the poorest, most crime-ridden neighborhoods of Napl...
Who directed Butterfly?
Butterfly was directed by Alessandro Cassigoli.
How long is Butterfly?
Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Butterfly released?
Butterfly was released on April 4, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Butterfly?
The main cast of Butterfly includes Irma Testa, Lucio Zurlo, Ugo Testa, Emanuele Renzini.