Miss Butterfly
Originally released in 1966. Miss Butterfly is a drama/comedy film. directed by Kurt Barthel. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Melania Jakubisková, Christa Heiser, and Carola Braunbock
Synopsis
After the death of their father, 18-year-old Helene Raupe (“coccoon”) and her younger sister Asta come under the guardianship of the youth welfare office in East Berlin. Helene fails miserably as a fishmonger, fashion assistant and bus conductor, all jobs ordained for her by the authorities. The young woman really only “emerges” in her fantasies, where she can escape from her dull, normal life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (0 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miss Butterfly about?
After the death of their father, 18-year-old Helene Raupe (“coccoon”) and her younger sister Asta come under the guardianship of the youth welfare office in East Berlin. Helene fails miserably ...
Who directed Miss Butterfly?
Miss Butterfly was directed by Kurt Barthel.
How long is Miss Butterfly?
Miss Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Miss Butterfly released?
Miss Butterfly was released on February 4, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Miss Butterfly?
The main cast of Miss Butterfly includes Melania Jakubisková, Christa Heiser, Carola Braunbock, Milan Sládek, Herwart Grosse.