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Papillon is a 2017 biographicaldrama film directed by Michael Noer. It tells the story of French convict Henri Charrière (Charlie Hunnam), nicknamed Papillon ('butterfly'), who was imprisoned in 1933 in the notorious Devil's Island penal colony and escaped in 1941 with the help of another convict, counterfeiter Louis Dega (Rami Malek). The film's screenplay is based on Charrière's autobiographies Papillon and Banco, as well as the former's 1973 film adaptation, which was written by Dalton Trumbo and Lorenzo Semple Jr. and starred Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman.[2]
Papillon premiered on September 9, 2017, in the Special Presentations section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.[3][2]
Plot[edit]
Henri 'Papillon' Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is framed for murder. Though he has an alibi from his lover, Nenette, Papillon is convicted and condemned to the notorious penal colony on Devil's Island in French Guiana — a hellish prison from which nobody has escaped.
On the ship to South America, Papillon meets a quirky counterfeiter named Louis Dega. That evening Dega is awakened as two convicts murder a prisoner sleeping next to him in order to cut open his stomach and steal the money he had swallowed. Papillon forms an unlikely alliance with Dega, who is targeted by the other prisoners who suspect him of also hiding money. Papillon saves Dega's life and is punished for fighting by the guards. In exchange for Papillon's protection, Dega agrees to finance Papillon's escape, ultimately resulting in a bond of lasting friendship.[4]
While Papillon and Dega are ordered to carry away a guillotined body, a guard starts to whip Dega. Papillon strikes the guard with a rock and runs into the jungle for his first escape. He is given two years of silent solitary confinement. After the warden learns he has been receiving extra food, his rations are cut in half until he gives up the name of his supplier. Papillon did not betray Dega.
The second escape plan is made from the prison infirmary. Papillon is feigning insanity from his confinement. Dega is an aide to the warden and still has money to fund the escape. Celier has a connection to get a boat. The sexually abused Maturette is the fourth to join the dangerous venture. Dega drugs the guards using pills meant to sedate a supposedly insane Papillon and the three others escape over the walls, with Dega injuring his leg in the process, to the jungle and to a boat Dega paid for. As a storm approaches, it is clear they will not all survive in the small leaky boat. Celier wants to kill the injured Dega but in the battle it is Celier who dies. Next the three survivors find themselves being cared for in a Colombian convent. Their apparent freedom is short lived because the Mother Superior turns them in. Maturette is killed and Papillon gets five years in solitary confinement.
Papillon is released as a weathered older man on Devil's Island with high cliffs. He finds Dega who has adjusted to prison life and has no interest in escape. A fall from the cliffs is certain death. Papillon bags coconuts together for a raft and in a swell of waves he survives the fall. The third escape is a success and he is a free man. He writes a memoir.
The movie postscript reads: 'Over 80,000 prisoners were condemned to the penal colony in French Guiana, most of whom never returned to France. Henri Charriere's autobiography 'Papillon' became the number one bestseller for 21 weeks in France. To date, it has sold over 13 million copies in 30 languages. In 1970, the French Minister of Justice signed a decree allowing Charriere to return to France. For the remainder of his life, he lived a free man. The penal colony in French Guiana did not survive him'.
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Production[edit]
Papillon was shot in different locations around Europe including Montenegro, Malta, and significantly, in Belgrade, Serbia.[5]
Release[edit]
Papillon was released in the United States by Bleecker Street on August 24, 2018.[6]
Reception[edit]Box office[edit]
The film debuted to $1.2 million from 544 theaters in its opening weekend, finishing 16th.[7] As of September 13, 2018, Papillon had grossed $2,335,896 in the United States and Canada, and $2,180,684 in other territories, for a total worldwide gross of $4,516,580.[1]
Critical response[edit]
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 52% based on reviews from 106 critics, with an average rating of 5.8/10. The website's critical consensus reads, 'Papillon puts its own well-acted, solidly produced spin on a previously adapted tale, although it suffers in comparison to the 1973 version.'[8] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 51 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating 'mixed or average reviews'.[9]
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287The Papillon breed is descended from one of the original toy breeds, the miniature Spaniel. Originally called the Dwarf Spaniel, Squirrel Dog, and Toy Spaniel, this little dog with a big personality has enjoyed a long and pampered history amongst the European elite for over 700 years. Named for its distinctive ears, which lift up and out, the Papillon is regarded as one of the ten smartest dog breeds are in the top forty for most popular companion pets.
Vital StatsBreed Group: Companion DogsHeight: 8 to 11 inchesWeight: 4 to 9 poundsLifespan: 12 to 15 years Physical CharacteristicsThe defining physical characteristic of the Papillon is its unique butterfly ears, but its sibling the Phalene is identical in all respects save for the ears, which drop down. They are registered and shown as the same breed, and are in fact born in the same litters.
With this in mind, all of the breed descriptions given here are suitable for both the Papillon and the Phalene.The Papillon is a member of the toy group. A petite, fine-boned, delicate breed with an elegance that belies its frolicsome nature, the Papillon stands at less than a foot tall, with the average at 11 inches. It is longer than it is tall, with a weight that is proportionate to its height. This breed should not be cobby or round, but should maintain an appearance of lightness. It moves with a graceful, quick, and free gait, with the ears spread out like the wings of a butterfly in movement.
The Phalene's ears are similar in structure, but remain down even in movement. The tail is arched over the back with a large, full plume.The Papillon can be found in any color, although the preferred pattern is a band of color across the nose, extending onto the ears, accentuating the butterfly effect, or an flash of white on the face with coloring of the ears.
The soft, one layered coat is long and straight, with short hair on the muzzle and skull, but ample on the ears, chest and legs. Personality and TemperamentThe Papillon is highly energetic and takes great enjoyment in play and exercise time. Belying its tiny stature, this breed is entirely capable of walking long distances and has no apparent self awareness of size constraints. It may find itself in trouble with larger dogs, from which it will not back down, or when jumping from heights it is physically unequipped for. Unlike many toy breeds, this is a calm dog that is not prone to anxiety of shyness.Highly regarded for its intelligence, the Papillon is among the most responsive and obedient of the toy breeds. It is also very playful and gentle.
Generally a good fit for families with children, this breed must be supervised with small or active children, since it can easily be hurt during rough play, or when attempting to leap from the arms of a possessive child. The Papillon is also friendly towards other dogs and animals, as long as it has been socialized from an early age. Never aggressive, this breed does well when introduced to strangers. However, there is a protective streak in the Pap, and it will make its voice heard when strangers are approaching the home. They make useful watch dogs, and some Paps are equally prone to being good mousers in the home as well. CareMental stimulation is a must for the vivacious Papillion, as well as daily leash walks and a active obedience training and tasks.
This breed especially needs to have tasks and games that will occupy its mind, and structured expectations for behavior in order to prevent this little one from becoming too big for its britches, so to speak.Its coat in one layered and fine, so it does not require much in the way of grooming. The exception is the ears, because they are tufted. Checking for dirt or objects that might have gotten caught in the ears during outdoor play should be part of a daily pat down.
Otherwise, a brushing two times a week is enough to keep your Pap looking shiny and smooth.It almost goes without saying that because of this dogs delicate structure and size, it is suited only for indoor living, but it does enjoy time spent outside immensely. One of the extra benefits of this breed is that it can be litter trained. HealthThe Papillon, which has an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years, is susceptible to some health problems, such as dental problems that are particular to small breeds,. In some dogs, open fontanel (a condition affecting skull formation), progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), allergies, and intervertebral disk disease can also be seen.
Knee tests and testing for the hemophilic disorder and von Willebrand's Disease are standard for the breed. The Papillon may also be sensitive to anesthesia. This should be addressed with a veterinarian before surgeries or other procedures that require anesthesia are used on the dog. History and BackgroundThe French word meaning butterfly was first applied to this breed in the 1500s, when the fashion for this elegant little dog turned from the floppy eared Spaniel style to the sprightly winged look that is still popular today.
The Papillon were hugely popular amongst the upper ranks of society, and artists of the period preserved a wealth of images of the miniature Spaniels with their royal and noble counterparts.During this time, Italy and Spain became noted centers for the extensive trading and breeding of these little dogs. Louis XIV of France was very fond of the small dogs, and Marie Antoinette and King Henry III were also ardent admirers. Another name given to the breed was Squirrel Spaniel, as it bore its plumed tail on its back in the manner of squirrels. In Europe, the Papillon is known as the Continental Toy Spaniel or Epagneul Nain.The Phalene is the given name for the drop-eared Papillion.
It is a also a French name, meaning night moth. The two ear types are usually born within the same litters, but the erect-eared variety scores over the other in terms of popularity.With the turn of the 20th century, the Papillon became popular in French dog shows and achieved the same fame in England and the US. The earlier show dogs were bigger than their modern counterparts are, and had solid coloration like a red shade. Through selective breeding, a smaller more brilliantly colored dog with white patches, called blaze, was produced. The butterfly appearance is enhanced with a white blaze and a symmetrically shaded face.Because of its striking performances in the show ring, its high intelligence, and love of human companionship, the Papillon has easily maintained its status as a popular family pet.
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