There’s a really quite sad story contained within this short, sketch-style, animation. It’s inspired by the life of Alfred Nakache. He was a French Algerian, dark skinned and Jewish swimmer who just happened to be at the top of his game just as the munificence of National Socialism was extending throughout Europe. Initially his fellow competitors rally around as he becomes the victim of discrimination, but as that…
Top Cast
Fayçal Zafi
Alfred Nakache (voice)
Jessica Jaouiche
Paule Nakache (voice)
Yassine Mestaoui
Young Alfred Nakache (voice)
Alexandre Liebe
Sports Commentator (voice)
Johannes Oliver Hamm
Sports Commentator (voice)
Hocine Ben
Sports Commentator / Police Officer / Soldier (voice)
Olivier Peissel
Sports Commentator / Police Officer / Soldier (voice)
Foued Kemeche
Coach (voice)
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FAQ about Butterfly
What is Butterfly about?
A Jewish North African middle-aged man's swim in the sea triggers memories of his earlier life as an Olympic swimmer before and after World War II.
When was Butterfly released?
Butterfly was released in 2025.
What genres does Butterfly belong to?
Butterfly is categorised as Animation, Drama, History.
Who stars in Butterfly?
The cast of Butterfly includes Fayçal Zafi, Jessica Jaouiche, Yassine Mestaoui, Alexandre Liebe, Johannes Oliver Hamm.