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The Butterfly Trees
Documentary โง 1h 23min
"The Butterfly Trees" is a documentary that follows the transcontinental migration of the eastern monarch butterflies from Canada to Mexico. Blending science, adventure, and love, it explores the profound mysteries of nature and the connections that bind us all. Using the monarch migration as a metaphor for hope and transformation, the film captures the beauty of this journey and the people for whom these butterflies have become an obsession.
Screened at the 2019 Flyover Film Festival.
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"The Butterfly Trees" is a documentary that captures the transcontinental journey of the eastern monarch butterflies as they migrate from the forested shores of Southern Canada to the rare and ancient oyamel fir trees of Central Mexico. Part science, part adventure, and part love story, this film reflects on the mysteries of the natural world and the interconnectedness of all life.
Through stunning visuals and a passion for discovery, the film weaves together the stories of people who have become obsessed with these butterflies, creating a tapestry that echoes the planet's ancient rhythms. Plants, trees, celestial bodies, and weather serve as supporting characters, reminding us of the larger, mysterious world we inhabit.
"The Butterfly Trees" uses the monarch migration as a metaphor for hope, transformation, and connection. Emblematic of our fragile ecology and a symbol of the journey of life, this documentary reflects on the search for legacy and meaning while embodying love and the ties that transcend borders.
Filmed over eight years across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, "The Butterfly Trees" brings to the screen a universal story of life's journey, intergenerational connection, and the quest to find our place in the world.
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CREDITS
Director
Kay Milam
Writer
Robin Burke, Alanna Nash, Cathy Wilde
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Runtime
1h 23min
Rating
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Genres
Documentary
CONTEXT
Countries
USA, Canada, Mexico
Languages
English
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