Butterfly Jam
| Butterfly Jam | |
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| Directed by | Kantemir Balagov |
| Screenplay by | Kantemir Balagov Maria Stepnova |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jomo Fray |
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| Countries | United States France |
| Language | English |
Butterfly Jam is an upcoming American and French film, the first English-language feature from writer and director Kantemir Balagov. It is starring Riley Keough, Barry Keoghan and Harry Melling.
Premise
The film centres on a Circassian circus troupe in New Jersey, and a young man who is training to be a wrestler whilst also working in his father's Circassian restaurant.[1]
Cast
- Riley Keough
- Barry Keoghan
- Harry Melling
- Tommy McInnis
- Monica Bellucci
Production
The film was first reported as in development in 2022.[2] It was written Kantemir Balagov and Maria Stepnova, with Balagov directing his first English-language feature film. It was produced by Pascal Caucheteux for Why Not Productions and Alexander Rodnyansky for AR Content, who providing financing for the project. Executive producers included Livia Van der Staay from Goodfellas, and the film was made in co-production with Arte France Cinéma with cinematography by Jomo Fray.[3][1]
The cast is led by Barry Keoghan and Riley Keogh.[4] Harry Melling joined the cast in April 2025.[5] The cast also includes Tommy McInnis and Monica Bellucci.[1]
Principal photography began on 2 April 2025 and took place in Northern France with the film had entering post-production by June 2025.[1][6]
References
- ^ a b c d Lemercier, Fabien (June 4, 2025). "Kantemir Balagov's Butterfly Jam now in post-production". Cineuropa.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (October 28, 2022). "Kantemir Balagov to Direct 'Butterfly Jam' for Square Peg, AR Content (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (May 7, 2024). "Goodfellas, Why Not Productions Board Kantemir Balagov's English-Language Debut 'Butterfly Jam' With AR Content — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex; Keslassy, Elsa (February 10, 2025). "Barry Keoghan, Riley Keough in Talks for 'Butterfly Jam' From 'Beanpole' Director Kantemir Balagov, 'Emilia Pérez' Producers (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 8, 2025). "Harry Melling Joins Barry Keoghan & Riley Keough In Kantemir Balagov's 'Butterfly Jam'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Lavallée, Eric (April 2, 2025). "Butterfly Jam Update: Kantemir Balagov Teams with Cinematographer Jomo Fray". Ion Cinema. Retrieved October 5, 2025.