The Butler
1997, English. Directed by Anna Kannava.
A documentary film with some acted sequences sprinkled throughout, The Butler is about the special bond between the director and her brother Nino, in Melbourne, Australia. Kannava, re-establishing her life after developing a chronic health condition (scleroderma) at the age of 30, is assisted by her brother to live her life, and she in turns provide company and support to him, as he attempts to alleviate his loneliness.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 24 July 1997
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Anna Kannava
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The Butler runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
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The Butler isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 July 1997. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Butler?
The Butler (1997) was directed by Anna Kannava and stars Anna Kannava, Nino Kannava, George Kannava.