In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)

Beneath the merciless sun of the Dominican Republic, a tale of courage, rebellion, and sisterhood unfolds in the year 1960. This is the story of 'In the Time of the Butterflies'; a tale steeped in the unforgiving realities of dictatorship, the undying spirit of rebellion, and the power of familial bonds. On a fateful day in November, the north coast cliffs cradle the lifeless bodies of three sisters, their untold story whispered only by the wind. The austere 'El Caribe' newspaper discreetly veils the truth, reporting their demise as an unfortunate accident, omitting the existence of a surviving fourth sister and their formidable defiance against General Trujillo's iron-fisted rule. The narrative weaves the tale of the Mirabal sisters, known as Las Mariposas - "The Butterflies". It unfurls the tragedy incited by the audacious Minerva's rejection of Trujillo, the spiritual Patria's resistance birthed within the sanctity of the church, and the tender-hearted Maria Teresa's involvement in the revolution, kindled by the flame of love. Inspired by true events, 'In the Time of the Butterflies' is a riveting chronicle of these sisters, who dared to challenge a government in the shadows, paying the ultimate price for their bravery. Their wings may have been clipped, but their courage soared beyond the constraints of their time, painting the skies with the indomitable spirit of the Butterflies.

In the Time of the Butterflies is a drama movie featuring Salma Hayek Pinault and directed by Mariano Barroso.

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