Miss Butterfly

Miss Butterfly 1966 Directed by Kurt Barthel Fräulein Schmetterling

After the death of their father, 18-year-old Helene Raupe (“coccoon”) and her younger sister Asta come under the guardianship of the youth welfare office in East Berlin. Helene fails miserably as a fishmonger, fashion assistant and bus conductor, all jobs ordained for her by the authorities. The young woman really only “emerges” in her fantasies, where she can escape from her dull, normal life.

Country Germany

Production Countries East Germany , Germany

Language German

Spoken Language German

Gneres Comedy , Drama

Production Company DEFA

Release Date 4 February 1966

68 mins