
Butterfly (2024)★ 7.2/10
- Animation
- Short
Directed by: Florence Miailhe
Written by: Florence Miailhe
There's a man swimming in the sea. It reminds him of his past. All of them linked to water, from his childhood to his adult life. This will be the story of his last swim.
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See all ›Awards · 1 wins, 2 nominations
See all ›- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 2026Oscar · Best Animated Short Film
- WinnerAnnecy International Animated Film Festival 2024André-Martin Award · Best French Short Film
- NomineeAnnecy International Animated Film Festival 2024Cristal · Best Short
Reviews
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FlemishCatFebruary 28, 2026
FlemishCatFebruary 28, 2026Excellent story (based on a true story), well executed. As a swimmer myself, I enjoyed water and swimming as the thread throughout the narrative.
I'm not a huge fan of the animation style but that's just me. I did get emotional watching the scenes taking place in the 1930s and 1940s.
I'm not a huge fan of the animation style but that's just me. I did get emotional watching the scenes taking place in the 1930s and 1940s.









