Austrian Premiere
Green Arthouse

Black Butterflies

Mariposas Negras
Directed by David Baute
Spain/Panama
2024
diverse languages + English Subtitles
83 min

An animated film following three women displaced by climate change, facing new struggles beyond survival.

Three women. Three continents. One shared reality: Climate change is destroying their homes and forcing them to flee. We follow Tanit, Valeria, and Shaila as they leave everything behind after drought, rising seas, or violent storms upend their lives. But what awaits them is not safety, but a new struggle: bureaucracy, racism, and exploitation. Based on true accounts, this animated film blends documentary realism with lyrical visuals using a mix of crisp digital style and soft watercolor textures. For those who care about climate justice, human dignity, and stories that move beyond borders.

Sat 11th, 17:15
Black Butterflies Session