Code Name: Butterflies
Originally released in 2009. Code Name: Butterflies is a documentary film. directed by Cecilia Domeyko. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring María Teresa Mirabal, Minerva Mirabal, and Patria Mirabal
Synopsis
In the 1950s, Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal - who were known by their codename "The Butterflies" - created an underground resistance movement against Rafael Trujillo, dictator of the Dominican Republic. On November 25, 1960, Trujillo had all three sisters assassinated. The assassinations turned the Mirabal sisters into national heroines and symbols of feminist resistance. The documentary interweaves interviews with over forty witnesses to the story, including the Mirabal family friends, colleagues, co-revolutionaries, teachers, and most importantly, their surviving sister, Dedé, along with dramatic reenactments and archival footage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Cuba
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
María Teresa Mirabal
as Self (archive footage)
Minerva Mirabal
as Self (archive footage)
Patria Mirabal
as Self (archive footage)
Rafael Trujillo
as Self (archive footage)
Dedé Mirabal
as Self
Roxana Montenegro
as María Teresa Mirabal
Yavalys González
as Minerva Mirabal
Yaremis Pérez
as Patria Mirabal
Enrique Almirante
as Rafael Trujillo
Nayade Rivero
as Dedé Mirabal
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Accent Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Code Name: Butterflies about?
In the 1950s, Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal - who were known by their codename "The Butterflies" - created an underground resistance movement against Rafael Trujillo, dictator of the D...
Who directed Code Name: Butterflies?
Code Name: Butterflies was directed by Cecilia Domeyko.
How long is Code Name: Butterflies?
Code Name: Butterflies has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Code Name: Butterflies released?
Code Name: Butterflies was released on March 8, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Code Name: Butterflies?
The main cast of Code Name: Butterflies includes María Teresa Mirabal, Minerva Mirabal, Patria Mirabal, Rafael Trujillo, Dedé Mirabal.