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M. Butterfly (1993)

★ 6.7R101 minDirector: David Cronenberg

1993 American romantic drama film

M. Butterfly is a 1993 American romantic drama film directed by David Cronenberg and written by David Henry Hwang based on his 1988 play. The film stars Jeremy Irons and John Lone, with Ian Richardson, Barbara Sukowa, and Annabel Leventon. The story is loosely based on true events which involved French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Chinese opera singer Shi Pei Pu.

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What is M. Butterfly about?
M. Butterfly (1993) — During the Cultural Revolution in China in the mid-1960s, a French diplomat falls in love with a singer in the Beijing Opera. Interwoven with allusions to the Puccini opera "Madama Butterfly", a story of love and betrayal unfolds.
Is M. Butterfly based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is M. Butterfly scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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