directed by: José Luis Cuerda, year: 1999
actors: Fernando Fernán Gómez, Fernando Tielve

Set in a small Spanish town on the eve of the Civil War, The Language of the Butterflies follows Moncho, a curious boy who forms a close bond with his liberal teacher, Don Gregorio. Through a single summer of storytelling, first loves, and moral awakening, the boy watches his country fracture as fear, loyalty, and conflicting ideals pull families and friends apart. A poignant, intimate coming-of-age drama about innocence tested by history and the cost of awakening.

Lepidopterology, Drama, Historical Drama, Coming Of Age, Spain Civil War, Spanish Cinema