The Last Butterfly

Adapted from the novel by Michael Jacot, The Last Butterfly takes place in 1944. Antoine Moreau, a French mime whose career is on the wane, is forced by the Germans to perform in the 'free state' of Terezin, the Czech village that exists as a sophisticated propaganda weapon to reassure the Red Cross and international opinion that the Jews consigned there are being well-treated. To ensure the performance goes smoothly, the Germans provide Antoine with whatever he needs. However, he soon discovers the hoax behind this so-called Jewish paradise.