# The Butterfly's Dream (2013) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-butterflys-dream-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 75% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Qerim Önsöz |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 138 min |

## Quick answer

The Butterfly's Dream (2013) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Önsöz's period romance adapts real poets into a lyrical meditation on art, illness, and fleeting beauty. Directed by Qerim Önsöz.

## Critics consensus

Önsöz's period romance adapts real poets into a lyrical meditation on art, illness, and fleeting beauty.

## Synopsis

Two tubercular poets in 1940s Zonguldak compete for love and literary glory while coal dust and disease shadow their dreams.

## Cast

Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, Mert Fırat, Belçim Bilgin

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Butterfly's Dream worth watching?**
The Butterfly's Dream holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Önsöz's period romance adapts real poets into a lyrical meditation on art, illness, and fleeting beauty.

**What is The Butterfly's Dream about?**
Two tubercular poets in 1940s Zonguldak compete for love and literary glory while coal dust and disease shadow their dreams.

**Who directed The Butterfly's Dream?**
The Butterfly's Dream (2013) was directed by Qerim Önsöz.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Butterfly's Dream?**
77% — the average of four public sources: critics 75%, audience 82%, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

**Where can I watch The Butterfly's Dream?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Butterfly's Dream page for current options.

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