Fernando Fernán Gómez,
Manuel Lozano,
Uxía Blanco,
Gonzalo Martin Uriarte,
Alexis de Los Santos
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Veteran director Jose Luis Cuerda delivered this sensitive portrait of a child coming of age during a tense political situation just before the Spanish Civil War. On his first day of school, frail eig... read more
DVD Release Date: March 28, 2006
Stats: 287 reviews
A wonderful (but tragic) story about a very bright but fragile little boy from a conservative family and the strength and courage that he gets from his very kind and exceptionally wise teacher, who is more liberal minded.
A heartbreaking microcosmos of spain's socio political situation in the eve of their civil war. told with serenity and wisdom.
La Lengua de las mariposa was a gem of a movie. It reminded us how beautiful life can be, but also how cruel the reality of living in a world ruled by politics could affect a child. The movie portrayed the daily life of Moncho's and his family so real and so simple, even through ... read more
A cute movie that's only that: cute. Nevertheless, it has an incredibly heart-breaking ending.
A beautiful and touching film. So innocent and pure I was teary-eyed throughout. Wonderful casting, directing, and score.
A tragic movie about Spanish civil war. About how neighbors became sides of the war in one night. A striking story really !
Extremely sad and moving film. I don't usually want to cry at the end of movies, but this one's ending brought tears. A bit disorganized and over too quickly with a few scenes that don't really fit in, but overall an extremely poweful film. Not one I would want to watch again for... read more
Hooray for little Spanish boys who can act, and Spanish "lisps." Chocolate express, ¡ay, que rico es!
This movie set in pre-Franco Madrid follows the life of a little boy as he learns about life, love, and the world around him, as the adults struggle for a free Spain. Very touching.
Elegant and astonishing in its powerful simplicity. Full Review
The real tragedy is the death of a liberal education. Full Review
A bitterswet coming-of-age drama about the ways in which paranoia can stifle our courage, sanity, and love. Full Review
powerful, poignant, and thought provoking Full Review
José Luis Cuerda's film is filled with easy metaphors, as subtle and delicate as a butterfly's wing. Full Review
Has a delicate beauty about it, but its fragility becomes its ultimate undoing. Full Review
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