# M. Butterfly (1993)

> A French diplomat's consuming affair with a Beijing Opera singer becomes a tragic collision of espionage, theatrical identity, and romantic illusion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/944

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, History
- Director: David Cronenberg
- Cast: Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa, Annabel Leventon, Shizuko Hoshi, Ian Richardson, Richard McMillan, Vernon Dobtcheff
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107468/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, theatrical, restrained, arthouse film night, historical drama viewing

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