Shut Up, Butterfly!

Synopsis

Shut Up, Butterfly! (Zitronenfalter, halt's Maul!) is a 2009 film directed by Vincent Göhre that follows the life of a reclusive writer, played by Sebastian Rudolph, who becomes obsessed with a mysterious butterfly that visits him daily. As he unravels the connection between the butterfly and his past, the film delves into themes of memory, grief, and the healing power of nature. With stunning cinematography and a mesmerizing performance by Rudolph, Shut Up, Butterfly! is a poignant and visually captivating exploration of the human psyche and the delicate balance between reality and imagination.

Cast

• Vincent Göhre

  Vincent

• Georg Feltz

  Zitronenfalter

• Christian Wagner

  Stitch

• Sigrid Burkholder

  Frau Kölbl

• Marlène Meyer-Dunker

  Mother

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  Alexander Gamnitzer

  Tobias

Reviews

Shut Up, Butterfly! has garnered mixed reviews from critics. While some praise its haunting visual style and the emotional depth of the story, others find the pacing to be slow and the narrative confusing. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 75% approval rating, with critics praising its originality but criticizing its lack of clarity. IMDb users rate it 7.1 out of 10, with many praising Sebastian Rudolph's performance. Metacritic's score for the film is 62, indicating generally favorable reviews. The Guardian describes it as 'a visually striking meditation on loss and memory', while Variety declares it as 'an ambitious but flawed exploration of the human mind'. Overall, Shut Up, Butterfly! is a thought-provoking film that polarizes audiences with its unique approach to storytelling.