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	Papillon (1973)
		Crew or equipment visible: In the last scene as Papillon jumps from the cliff after he throws the bag of coconuts, you can see in the upper left quarter of the frame what seems to be a camera helicopter shooting from another angle.
		At times the film is extremely harrowing to watch, and at other times the story tends to drag a little.
		My first viewing of the film years ago made an indelible impression on me, but I must confess that later viewings convinced me that it is not exactly flawless in that the pacing is sometimes much too slow and the ending is somewhat unsatisfying.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0070511 (566 words)

	Papillon Movie Review, DVD Release - Filmcritic.com
		Papillon is a man of action, a safecracker, a physical presence, while Dega is a cunning intellectual, a slight man with coke-bottle glasses.
		When Papillon is ordered to serve two years in solitary confinement after an escape attempt, Dega sends coconuts to Papillon’s cell to augment his meager food rations, a grave breach of prison rules.
		In what is surely one of the greatest prison escapes ever put on film, Papillon and Dega dodge bullets, traverse jungles, sail across the ocean, and brave thrilling encounters with a leper colony, a bounty hunter, an indigenous tribe and the Honduran army.
	www.filmcritic.com /misc/emporium.nsf/2a460f93626cd4678625624c007f2b46/7089ac490461336f8825692f0020d586?OpenDocument (755 words)

	Film Roar
		The Trailer for the film is very honest.
		I am beginning to feel sorry for Helena Bonham Carter who does a fine job but cannot get a break in my book anymore since she seems to be a shoo-in for any of her boyfriend's projects.
		And speaking of Burton, you Burton fans should keep an eye out for references to previous films including Depp's Scissorhands (1990) in his first full appearance as Wonka (you can see it in the trailer) as well as references to 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Batman (1989) and others.
	www.geekroar.com /film (849 words)

	indieWIRE > Cannes Film Festival
		A group of films from established American filmmakers, all adapted from books, are among the most acclaimed films in competition as the Cannes enters its final weekend in France.
		The film is described as the story of an Egyptian Police band that loses their way while traveling to Israel to perform at an Arab cultural center.
		The film goes beyond the scope of global warming, sending a message that non-action will mean suicide for humanity as a species, while at the same time giving hope in new technologies that can reverse damage done.
	www.indiewire.com /cannes (8970 words)

	"Papillon" (1973)
		Papillon's unflagging obsession for much of the rest of the movie is to secure a boat that will allow him to sail to freedom.
		Papillon sort of wanders around a little, but the next scene we get is him in a crowded bus, with a mustache and reasonably new suit of clothes.
		Papillon is assigned to an empty hut on the island.
	www.prisonflicks.com /reviews.php?filmID=62 (4066 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Papillon (film)
		Papillon is a 1973 movie based on the memoir of the same title by Henri Charrière also known as Papillon, which is french for butterfly.
		Papillon, who's name comes from a large butterfly, the symbol of freedom, tattooted on his chest, is a petty safe cracker who is wrongly convicted of killing a pimp.
		Papillon is the portrayal of a defiant man who refuses to succumb to horrible conditions and repeated mental toture.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Papillon_%28film%29 (375 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Papillon
		The breed standard (ideal) modern Papillon is required to have an abundant, flowing coat, which is considered proper only if it is a single coat (i.e., has no fluffy or cottony undercoat), short on the head but profuse around the neck, chest, and pantaloons.
		In fact, some Papillon owners believe that their dogs interpret any new event as having been put on for their benefit, and believe that the dogs do their best to be an attentive host or hostess.
		Because many Papillons have intense drive and natural speed, their tiny turning radius gives them an edge over larger dogs, and some Papillons are capable of beating even Border Collie speeds on some courses.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Papillon (1035 words)

	Rex Papillon -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Papillon, whose name comes from a large butterfly, the symbol of freedom, tattooted on his chest, is a petty safe cracker who is wrongly convicted of killing a pimp.
		Papillon is determined to escape, but each attempt meets with failure and an increasing stay in solitary confinement.
		Papillon is the portrayal of a defiant man who refuses to succumb to horrible conditions and repeated mental toture.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/126/rex-papillon.html (1220 words)

	Papillon (1973) - IMDb user comments (Site not responding. Last check: )
		'Papillon' is the forceful portrait of a defiant man, who survives harrowing years of his life in small solitary cells, suffering the worst type of brutality and despair...
		My first viewing of the film years ago made an indelible impression on me, but I must confess that later viewings convinced me that it is not exactly flawless in that the pacing is sometimes much too slow and the ending is somewhat unsatisfying.
		In fact, this was an excellent film that stood on its own merit(despite the fact that historians claim the story is not true) It was an excellent depiction of the French penal colony in Guana.
	akas.imdb.com /rg/title-tease/comments-bottom/title/tt0070511/usercomments (1928 words)

	Rowan Atkinson aka Mr. Bean: DVD: Papillon
		It's always best not to forget his more challenging films with so much character development and intimacy like Papillon is. I only wish this DVD had more extras and got a better special edition treatment than it did, but we all can't be winners.
		Henri, also known as "Papillon" (due to the tattoo of a butterfly on his chest), is determined to escape--even though the consequences of getting caught entail solitary confinement under the harshest conditions.
		Papillon escapes, and is caught and punished, escapes again, is caught and punished even more severely, and once he is banished to Devil's Island--an impenetrable rock amidst a fierce sea--his yearning for freedom is still not diminished.
	www.rowanatkinson.org /2-130-B0008ENHUI-Papillon.html (1287 words)

	Papillon
		I had long since forgotten that the film was directed by the director of one of my all time favourite films, Patton, but there are some enormous similarities in the broad scope of the look of the two films when you see them both in their widescreen glory.
		Papillon is the story of petty criminal Henri "Papillon" Charriere (Steve McQueen), who has been framed for, and convicted of, the murder of a prostitute and sentenced to life imprisonment.
		Thankfully for a film of this age there is not too much of a problem with grain, although at times there is quite distracting pixelization of the background which occasionally also gets combined with grain, resulting in a rather distractingly poor image.
	www.michaeldvd.com.au /Reviews/Papillon.html (2436 words)

	Papillon (1973) - IMDb user comments (Site not responding. Last check: )
		'Papillon' is the forceful portrait of a defiant man, who survives harrowing years of his life in small solitary cells, suffering the worst type of brutality and despair...
		My first viewing of the film years ago made an indelible impression on me, but I must confess that later viewings convinced me that it is not exactly flawless in that the pacing is sometimes much too slow and the ending is somewhat unsatisfying.
		In fact, this was an excellent film that stood on its own merit(despite the fact that historians claim the story is not true) It was an excellent depiction of the French penal colony in Guana.
	imdb.com /rg/title-tease/comments-bottom/title/tt0070511/usercomments (1769 words)

	Papillon (1973)
		Papillon, on the other hand, is told in a much more straightforward manner.
		Well, "emotional" is probably a stretch - he remains pretty stoic throughout the film - but he's able to capture different facets of Papillon's personality nicely and reacts realistically to various situations.
		Warner Bros. present Papillon on DVD in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1 on this single-sided, dual-layered disc; although it doesn't say so on the case, the film has been enhanced for 16X9 televisions.
	www.dvdmg.com /papillon.shtml (1617 words)

	DVDFILE.COM: Papillon review
		The real life Papillon wrote a book entailing his adventures, and evidently he also served as an advisor as the film was being shot.
		Papillon contains elements of Raiders of the Lost Ark (believe it or not) and Midnight Express, although keep in mind it was a precursor to both films.
		The film could easily have been longer, as the audience is left to imagine what Papillon's trial was like and whether he was framed or guilty of the murder.
	www.dvdfile.com /software/review/dvd-video/papillon.htm (1062 words)

	Le Scaphandre et le papillon
		Avec son oeil, il écrit ce livre, Le Scaphandre et le papillon, dont chaque matin pendant des semaines, il a mémorisé les phrases avant de les dicter...
		Trés joli film, j'ai vraiment aimé, déjà la façon dont c'est filmé c'est trés original et assez surprenant.
		Le jury de Stephen Frears a rendu son verdict : le film roumain "4 mois, 3 semaines et 2 jours" de Cristian Mingiu remporte la Palme d'or.
	www.allocine.fr /film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=119032.html (662 words)

	Papillon (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Determined to break free, Papillon is constantly on the watch for opportunities that could allow him to escape, when Dega (Dustin Hoffman), another convict, catches his eyes.
		It is a harsh reminder that the story of Papillon as we see it in the movie is based on real events, and at the same time is a reminder that this remarkable individual has indeed been able to outlive all the odds and injustice he faced.
		Papillon’s willpower and his relentless inventiveness are an example how mind can successfully supercede matter and literally move mountains.
	www.dvdreview.com /html/papillon.shtml (1079 words)

	Papillon \| FILMSTARTS.de
		Papillon“ weitet den Blick für das, was man mit der abgedroschenen Phrase unbändiger Drang nach Freiheit“ nur allzu unzureichend ausdrücken kann und doch genau diesen Drang meint, der in Papillon nicht unterzukriegen ist.
		Als Dega Papillon heimlich eine halbe Kokosnuss zukommen lässt, dies aber entdeckt wird, schickt man Papillon bei halber Essensration in eine abgedunkelte Zelle, weil er Dega nicht verrät, was man von ihm verlangt.
		Obwohl wir wenig, eigentlich nichts über Dega und Papillon erfahren, über ihr früheres Leben, ihre sozialen Beziehungen usw., werden beide in gewisser Hinsicht zu Helden.
	www.filmstarts.de /kritiken/papillon.html (940 words)

	Bambooweb: Papillon
		The "ideal" modern Papillon is required to have a "beautiful" [long and flowing] coat, which is considered proper only if it is a single coat (i.e., has no fluffy or cottony undercoat), short on the head but profuse around the neck, chest, and pantaloons.
		In fact, some Papillon owners believe that their dogs interpret that any new event has been put on for their benefit, and believe that the dogs do their best to be an attentive host or hostess.
		Provided their genetic structure is sound and they are healthy, Papillons are built for movement, and most don't need any encouragement to apply their energy to athletic activities.
	www.bambooweb.com /articles/P/a/Papillon.html (896 words)

	AudioRevolution.com DVD Review of Papilion
		Papillon, coincidentally, gets his first chance at escape because he catches a rare butterfly, but he's quickly recaptured and sent to solitary for two years.
		Papillon is soon separated from the other two, and lives for a time in peace with some Indians, but nuns turn him over to the authorities, and he's sent to solitary for five years.
		PAPILLON abounds in details: the colors of the walls, the types of prison uniforms, feisty little crabs defending themselves, the lives of the Indians he lives with, and so on.
	www.avrev.com /dvd/revs/papillon.shtml (1291 words)

	Papillon (1973) - MovieMeter.nl
		De overige 2uur is het genieten, de film is boeiend en pakt je gelijk vast maar verliest dit wanneer hij ten einde loopt.
		De film Papillon begon ik met zeer hoge verwachtingen te zien omdat hij zo hoog gewaardeerd wordt en omdat het een ontsnappingsfilm is en daar kan ik altijd super hard van genieten.
		Al bij al was Papillon toch een geslaagde film maar hij had alleen op het einde wat korter gemogen van mij.
	www.moviemeter.nl /film/690 (1202 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Papillon at Epinions.com
		Despite warnings from the administrator that escape attempts would be dealt with harshly, including the guillotine for incorrigibles, Papillon continually tries to escape and the film shows the dichotomy of solitary confinement, escape attempt, recapture, solitary confinement, escape, and so on.
		Papillon defends Dega because Dega has plenty of cash in his "plan", a small metal tube that the prisoners keep stored in their only safe hiding place - their lower bowel.
		Papillon means "butterfly" and McQueen is adopted by a native Indian tribe on one of his escapes.
	www.epinions.com /mvie-review-6794-464C7217-3A4E0475-prod3 (613 words)

	Papillon (1973)
		Papillon, on the other hand, is told in a much more straightforward manner.
		Well, "emotional" is probably a stretch - he remains pretty stoic throughout the film - but he's able to capture different facets of Papillon's personality nicely and reacts realistically to various situations.
		Warner Bros. present Papillon on DVD in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1 on this single-sided, dual-layered disc; although it doesn't say so on the case, the film has been enhanced for 16X9 televisions.
	dvdmg.com /papillon.shtml (1617 words)

	KODAK: Online Publications: OnFilm Interviews
		Color film speeds were real slow compared to today, so we used a lot more light.
		In those days, the feature film cameramen kind of looked down their noses at you if you were doing a TV show.
		It's not selling me. If you remember the film, Papillon timed the waves and jumped when he knew the water was deep enough.
	www.kodak.com /US/en/motion/newsletters/onFilmInterviews/koenekamp.jhtml (5147 words)

	Papillon \|bio
		The band frequently tours the west coast and is currently promoting their single and ep, which are distributed by Dirigeable (an imprint run by Martin Leaper of the Minders).
		Papillon is working on a new lp scheduled for release this summer, as they continue to explore and develop their original sound.
		The brisk, tightly psychedelic, pleasantly '60s pop rendered in French—even if, as with Papillon, the frontman speaks French and apparently spent most of his life in a place where that's common—can't help but sound a bit pretentious.
	www.papillonwerks.com /bio.php (302 words)

	The 900th Dimension - Reviews - Films - Papillon (Site not responding. Last check: )
		However, bearing in mind I watched the film before reading the book, I loved it, and the film was obviously good enough to persuade me to read the huge book, so it couldn't have been that bad.
		Steve McQueen's performance as Papillon is truly incredible, worthy of Oscar recognition, as he shows his emotions through expression, and no more.
		This might not be his best film, but as far as his acting goes, this is the best showcase of his talents.
	www.the900thdimension.com /reviews/films/reviews/papillon.shtml (267 words)

	Amazon.ca: Papillon (Widescreen): DVD: Franklin J. Schaffner,Steve McQueen,Dustin Hoffman,Victor Jory,Don ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The film is emotionally draining, but I find myself watching this film time and time again because of its portrayal of one man's quest to gain his freedom no matter what it takes.
		Papillon is a great movie based on fact that contains many scenes that will stick with you for a long time.
		Also, the film decides to show prison life as it is. This is not a whitewashed version of it, but instead a fairly graphic depiction of the horrors of the French prison system.
	www.amazon.ca /Papillon-Widescreen-Franklin-J-Schaffner/dp/B0000399WC (1847 words)

	Film Review - Papillon
		Steve McQueen plays the pugnacious Charriere (known as “Papillon,” or “butterfly,” because of a prominent tattoo), who is wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
		A prison drama that turns into action-adventure, "Papillon" is meandering and old-fashioned, but it's enjoyable due to the stars' performances.
		Two years later, McQueen scored his first starring film role in the sci-fi cult film The Blob, but it was his role in the television series Wanted: Dead or Alive that brought him to stardom.
	emanuellevy.com /article.php?articleID=4648 (512 words)

	BinaryFlix.com
		Papillon is based largely on the true story of a prisoner who escaped the notorious French Guyana penal colony known as Devil's Island.
		For a movie that was filmed back in 1973, this looks pretty good for the most part; but there are a few problematic areas in the quality of the print itself.
		Film grain is very apparent on some of the darker scenes at the beginning, but it looks to me like it might have been intentional to add to the atmosphere of the scene.
	www.binaryflix.com /movie.asp?scope=p&ID=338 (930 words)

	Papillon
		Papillon is a great story of man's struggle to survive.
		Unfortunately the film is not as good as the book and misses a great deal out, but its still a great movie and one all film lovers should make time for.
		Papillon is truly one of the best prison dramas of all time and IMO deserves 5 stars.
	www.empireonline.com /forum/printable.asp?m=724170 (251 words)

	Papillon (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Papillon, which is French for butterfly, may refer to:
		Papillon, a memoir written by Henri Charrière about his imprisonment at a penal colony in French Guiana
		Papillon, a famous racehorse whose most notable success was the 2000 Grand National
	www.buzznet.com /buzzwords/papillon (170 words)

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