The Hand of the Butterfly
2010, French. Directed by Emmanuelle Demoris.
Fourth film in the Mafrouza series. Two events mark the early winter in Mafrouza: the birth of a boy and a young woman's engagement. Within their homes, the intimate and the holy, cries, whispers and rituals: individuals' destinies are taking shape. Amidst the familial agitation, each finds their own way to live. Through their actions, but also through what they say, summoning the imaginary to reflect on reality, make it livable, and speaking of life, death and gender roles.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 12 August 2010
- Original title
- La main du papillon
- Country
- France
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The Hand of the Butterfly runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
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The Hand of the Butterfly isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 August 2010. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hand of the Butterfly?
If you liked The Hand of the Butterfly, try Daguerréotypes, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, My Mom Jayne.
Who directed The Hand of the Butterfly?
The Hand of the Butterfly (2010) was directed by Emmanuelle Demoris.