In the time of the butterflies

In the time of the butterflies

An idealistic young woman falls for a rebel leader and takes on a murderous dictator. Today, November 25 is observed in many Latin American countries as the International Day Against Violence Towards Women. This is based on the story of the Mirabal sisters, whose deaths became the final blow to the...

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Corporate Authors: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Phoenix Pictures, Barnstorm Films (Firm), Ventanarosa Productions (Firm), Producciones Amaranta, MGM Home Entertainment Inc
Other Authors: Gordon, Ellen, Klass, Judy, Klass, David, Barroso, Mariano, Hayek, Salma, 1966-, Olmos, Edward James, Maestro, Mía, Bichir, Demián, 1963-, Padilla, Pilar, Cavazos, Lumi, 1969-, Anthony, Marc, Perez-Grobet, Xavier, Gárdos, Éva, Parks, Van Dyke, Fernandez, María Estela, Parra, Salvador, Alvarez, Julia
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
French
Spanish
Published: [United States] : MGM Home Entertainment, [2002]
Subjects:
Trujillo Molina, Rafael Leónidas, > 1891-1961 > Drama.
Sisters > Drama.
Families > Drama.
Feature films.
Historical films.
Films for hard of hearing people.
Family members.
Siblings.
Item Description:
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 2000.
  • Based on the book by Julia Alvarez.
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Summary:An idealistic young woman falls for a rebel leader and takes on a murderous dictator. Today, November 25 is observed in many Latin American countries as the International Day Against Violence Towards Women. This is based on the story of the Mirabal sisters, whose deaths became the final blow to the regime of Leonidas Trujillo, who was assassinated six months later.
An idealistic young woman falls for a rebel leader and takes on a murderous dictator in this moving thriller.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; NTSC (Region 1); Dolby surround, stereo.
Audience:Rated PG-13.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Xavier Perez-Grobet ; editor, Eva Gardos ; music, Van Dyke Parks ; costume designer, Maria Estela Fernandez ; production designer, Salvador Parra.
ISBN:0792852478
9780792852476
Participant or Performer:Salma Hayek, Edward James Olmos, Mia Maestro, Demián Bichir, Pilar Padilla, Lumi Cavazos, Marc Anthony.
Language:English dialogue with optional English, French and Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
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