In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)

TV Movie   |  PG-13   |    |  Crime, Drama, Romance

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In the Time of the Butterflies is inspired by the true story of the three Mirabal sisters who, in 1960, were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the government.

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2 wins & 2 nominations.

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22 December 2020 | deloudelouvain
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| Story worth to be told but could have been better.
I never heard of the Mirabel sisters before, I do now and I agree it"s a story that has to be told. That said for a movie based on true events it could and should have been better. The story feels a bit bland and could have used some more explanations in every domain, the political agenda, the family background and so on are unexploited, or at least not enough. The movie is watchable though but it misses something to make it very good. The acting was good and that from the whole cast. Salma Hayek is always nice to watch. I don't regret watching it as I learned something I didn't knew before, but it's just going to be a one time viewing for me.

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Trivia

On December 17, 1999, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 25th, the anniversary of the day of the murder of the Mirabal sisters, as the annual date for the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" in commemoration of the sisters' sacrifice.

Goofs

When Leo enters the chicken coop to talk to Minerva he leaves the door slightly ajar. When he makes to leave the coop, the door is wide open.

Soundtracks

Que Merengue
Written by George Hernandez
Performed by Orquestra Tropicana
Courtesy Tropicana Records/Hall of Fame Music

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Genres

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

19 August 2004

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA, Mexico

Filming Locations

Mexico

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