
The Butterfly Dance
1998-05-15 · 21 min · ★ 7.0
Diane is a young dancer whose quiet life is disrupted by the presence of a mysterious and unsettling gardener. As strange and sinister events unfold, Diane faces growing fear and uncertainty in a world that feels increasingly threatening. “The Butterfly Dance” is a psychological short film centered on tension, fear, and the unknown.
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- Directors
- Max Reynal
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- Released
- Budget
- USD 35,000
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