In the Time of the Butterflies

Academy Award® nominee* Salma Hayek gives a powerful, passionate performance as an idealistic young woman who wages a daring struggle for freedom against a murderous dictator (Academy Award® nominee** Edward James Olmos) in this moving thriller that, "with brutal simplicity, dramatizes the personal toll of political tyranny" (San Francisco Chronicle). For generations, General Rafael Trujillo (Olmos) has ruled the Dominican Republic with a mixture of terrorand savagery until Minerva Mirabal (Hayek) dares to oppose him. Inspired by her love for a rebel leader (Marc Anthony), Minerva and her sistersknown as Las Mariposas ("The Butterflies")endure unimaginable hardships in a battle for the very soul of a nation. But as their acts of bravery gain notoriety, Trujillo's forces close in, determined to put an end to Minerva's heroics. *Actress, Frida (2002) **Actor, Stand and Deliver (1988) more

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Posted: Nov-10-2008

Satisfied

This movie was really interesting, it shows life for the people who live under a dictator. Very good acting in the part of Selma Hyak and Edward Olmos. Selma's character was that of a strong and determined woman.

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Posted: Nov-02-2008

In the Time of the Butterflies

Engaging film that brings to life the 1950s in Dominican Republic under the Trujillo dictatorship. The most "useful" line in the film suggests that Trujillo's goal is to whiten the population via ethnic cleansing.

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Posted: Oct-12-2008

Must see for all Latinos.

If your into history and culture than this is a great movie to watch or add to your collection. As a Dominican- American living in the USA it was great for me to see how my parents and my ancestors paved the way for me. The Genecide of Dominicans was cruel and real. A most see!

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Posted: Mar-21-2008

Good story not that great of a film.

I love the story, the movie just wasn't as good as I had expected. Perhaps as usual the book is better.

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Posted: Mar-01-2008

Disney Adaptation of the Brutal Trujillo Dictatorship

Trujillo was the brutal dictator of the Dominican Republic from 1931 until his assassination in 1960. This movie is based on the novel of the same name written by Julia Alvarez. To get a real picture and story of the regime and its impact on the DR people, read the book and pass on the movie...

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Posted: Jan-22-2008

A fair overview of real History

A friend of mine who is also interested in History told me about this movie and I am glad I bought it. It deals with a real part of the Dominican Republic's History. Maybe it is not accurate, but it sticks to the fact that Trujillo was a cruel dictator in that country for many years, just as "La...

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Posted: Dec-12-2007

Potential but comes up short

I watched this movie recently with several family members and must say that considering the subject matter it left us feeling flat. The storyline is predictable, especially if you know the history of "El Jefe" or the story of the sisters and the mariposas(butterflies). Many people here at Amazon...

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Posted: Nov-19-2007

A little sentimental, but interesting

A fascinating time in history in a rare film treatment. I look forward to when The Feast of the Goat finally makes it to DVD, North American region. This film offers only fair performances from Selma Hayek and Edward James Olmos. A long stay in a notorious prison by Selma Hayek somehow manages...

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