Verbrugghe brilliantly enacts the central role of Rene Gallimard, so deeply committed to his new love that he divorces his wife (an excellent Nike Doukas) even though he must return to Paris and leave his “butterfly” behind, ostensibly to bear his child. It’s a hugely challenging assignment that Verbrugghe handles passionately.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 20, 2019 19:41 UTC