Butterfly (Papillon)
Aeon Essays • 4/22/2026
Summary
"Butterfly (Papillon)" is an animation that tells the story of an Olympic swimmer's return after surviving the Holocaust. The animator crafts each frame by hand. The video is available to watch on Aeon.
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