Mariposa Negra


2h 2m 2006

Brief Synopsis

When her prosecutor husband-to-be is killed by criminals, a young teacher teams up with a jaded journalist to expose the social corruption behind the killing.

Film Details

Also Known As
Black Butterfly
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Foreign
Political
Thriller
Release Date
2006
Distribution Company
Sherlock

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 2m

Synopsis

When her prosecutor husband-to-be is killed by criminals, a young teacher teams up with a jaded journalist to expose the social corruption behind the killing.

Film Details

Also Known As
Black Butterfly
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Foreign
Political
Thriller
Release Date
2006
Distribution Company
Sherlock

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 2m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Glauber Rocha Award for the Best Latin American Film at the 2006 Montreal World Film Festival.

Released in United States 2006

Released in United States 2007

Released in United States January 2007

Released in United States October 2007

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (World Competition) August 24-September 4, 2006.

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Showcase) April 25-May 6, 2007.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (Cine Latino) January 4-15, 2007.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 4-17, 2007.

Based on the novel "Grandes Miradas" written by Alonso Cueto; published by Anagrama March, 2005.

Released in United States 2007 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Showcase) April 25-May 6, 2007.)

Released in United States October 2007 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 4-17, 2007.)

Released in United States 2006

Released in United States 2006 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (World Competition) August 24-September 4, 2006.)

Released in United States January 2007 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (Cine Latino) January 4-15, 2007.)