Butterfly
Story
Inspired by the true story of Alfred Nakache, a Jewish-Algerian swimmer who competed at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany.
“Nothing could have prepared me for the beauty, tragedy, triumph, and importance of Papillon.”
Directors Notes
Did you know?
This was 70-year-old Florence Miailhe’s first Oscar nomination. As a child, she had swimming lessons with Alfred Nakache’s brother, William.
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Algeria | Oscar | Tissues | Short Films | Animation | <15 min | North Africa | Berlin | 2026