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Les papillons noirs

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2022
  • TV-MA
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
6.2K
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Les papillons noirs (2022)
CrimeDramaMysteryRomanceThriller

Albert Desiderio, a humble retired man, decides to hire a novelist to write his memoirs. But the amazing love story Albert shared with Solange during the 70's turns out to be the confession ... Read allAlbert Desiderio, a humble retired man, decides to hire a novelist to write his memoirs. But the amazing love story Albert shared with Solange during the 70's turns out to be the confession of a serial killer couple.Albert Desiderio, a humble retired man, decides to hire a novelist to write his memoirs. But the amazing love story Albert shared with Solange during the 70's turns out to be the confession of a serial killer couple.

  • Creators
    • Olivier Abbou
    • Bruno Merle
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Duvauchelle
    • Niels Arestrup
    • Alyzée Costes
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    6.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Olivier Abbou
      • Bruno Merle
    • Stars
      • Nicolas Duvauchelle
      • Niels Arestrup
      • Alyzée Costes
    • 45User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Nicolas Duvauchelle
    Nicolas Duvauchelle
    • Adrien
    • 2022
    Niels Arestrup
    Niels Arestrup
    • Albert
    • 2022
    Alyzée Costes
    Alyzée Costes
    • Solange
    • 2022
    Alice Belaïdi
    Alice Belaïdi
    • Nora
    • 2022
    Sami Bouajila
    Sami Bouajila
    • Carrel
    • 2022
    Brigitte Catillon
    Brigitte Catillon
    • Catherine
    • 2022
    Marie Denarnaud
    Marie Denarnaud
    • Mathilde
    • 2022
    Lola Créton
    Lola Créton
    • Catherine jeune…
    • 2022
    Axel Granberger
    Axel Granberger
    • Albert jeune…
    • 2022
    Henny Reents
    Henny Reents
    • Nastya
    • 2022
    Nicolas Wanczycki
    Nicolas Wanczycki
    • Alan
    • 2022
    Rodolphe Pauly
    Rodolphe Pauly
    • Julien
    • 2022
    Valentino Genitoni Alati
    • Adrien (4 ans)
    • 2022
    Christophe Pujol
    • Prof danse
    • 2022
    Janina Sarantsina
    Janina Sarantsina
    • Abi
    • 2022
    Xavier Memeteau
    Xavier Memeteau
    • Gardien Carrel
    • 2022
    Clara Blanchet
    • Solange (10 ans)
    • 2022
    Mahdi Alaoui
    Mahdi Alaoui
    • Homme Tatoué Salon
    • 2022
    • Creators
      • Olivier Abbou
      • Bruno Merle
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews45

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    9drhendawy

    One of the best

    The story is really perfectly written with attention to every and each character to give us a heavy meal of convincing thriller and mystery.

    You can't pass single minute of the series Becouse the it has a lot to tell and the surprises never stop till the end of the series The actors abd actress played their roles in unbelievable way that makes you feel it's true not just a play.

    Even the make up for each character was perfect to convince you it's the same person either when he was a child , youth or even old.

    The Director did a great job to keep all the story aspect in his hand and he never lose the control till the end.
    8sgtkirk123

    Very compelling highly entertaining

    Don't often write reviews but this one really moved me. So many twists and turns keeping you on the edge of your seat. I tried very hard not to binge watch, but ended up watching it over two days. Congratulations to the writer, what a thoroughly excellent story, one of those series that I will remember for years to come. The only improvement would have been if they could have told the story of one particular character, who had a tragic existence from beginning to end, dying a horrible death. Trying not to spoil it but if you watch it you will know exactly what I mean. Even though its fiction, you feel this individual deserved a better story, an expansion of his character, or at least a happy ending, and it leaves you feeling a bit sad and cheated. Excellent Story overall.
    9d-papadakis

    Probably not going to be on the Hallmark Channel

    I enjoyed this series from the very beginning, who starts a series with a closeup of a bowl of Fruit Loops?

    And it gets way better from there. The entire story fits together even though you can't guess what will happen next.

    Best of all the difference between current time and flashback is very easy to follow compared to some series I have watched recently. This series has the added plus of the actors playing the young characters look like the actors playing aged character.

    Credit good editing, unusually good casting, attention to detail. The premise of the story was original. It was a story nested in a story but much more.

    The music is pretty goofy, and it is way violent.
    10JohnM63

    Best in European cinema

    By far one of the best series I've seen in a long time with a strong European character. Essentially this a simple story about a old man who wants to have his life story written by a writer.

    As the story unfolds it turns out to be horrible and full of death and destruction. As time goes by more and more becomes clear but the plot is only fully complete in the last scene of the last episode (be patient when the credits of the final episode appear on you screen).

    The way this story develops is highly intelligent with flashbacks interchanging with currents events without leading to confusing. Cinematography and film techniques are excellent and support the way the story unfolds.

    Acting is good, no exceptions, as are the dialogues. I cannot find anything against this series. Definitely recommended for those who love intriguing stories that are well told. If you do, look in original French with subtitles if needed.
    8bingewatchersclub

    Excellent thriller with lots of twists-Go for it!

    Drop everything and watch Bleck Butterflies, the new French series on Netflix.

    It goes from good to brilliant to one of the most satisfying thrillers.

    If you liked La Mante or The Witnesses or The Promise and the likes, this is for you.

    Or Mindhunter Dahmer or any of these genre this is one of the best you will ever watch.

    The twists keep coming and you will be glued to the screen. It looks a bit like The Serpent another thriller on Netflix but this is not a true story and different to that. The acting is top notch the background music is brilliant and the 70s set pieces and locations are a treat to watch aesthetically,

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      The novel written by Adrien in the series, under the pseudonym Mody, was released in bookshops on 7 September 2022. The actual novel, although also credited to Mody and featuring Nicolas Duvauchelle's picture as the author's picture, was written by Gabriel Katz.

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official sites
      • GMT Productions (France)
      • Pictanovo (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Black Butterflies
    • Filming locations
      • Montpellier, Hérault, France
    • Production companies
      • GMT Productions
      • Jack N'a Qu'un Oeil
      • ARTE
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