Violent Butterflies

Violent Butterflies is a Mexican drama and music film centered on a graffiti artist and a punk singer who connect during a period of intense social unrest. Driven by a desire for a more equitable society, the pair uses street art and music to express their demands for justice. Their activism leads to a confrontation with three corrupt police officers who assault the man and kidnap the woman, triggering a violent reaction from someone with nothing left to lose.

The film was written and directed by Adolfo Dávila, who also served as a producer alongside Gabriela Gavica. The production was supported by companies including EFICINE 189, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Neural, and Mandarina Cine. The main cast features Alejandro Porter as Viktor and Diana Laura Di as Eva, with supporting roles played by Fernanda Nibau, Gibrán Andrade, Yayo Villegas, and Germán Bracco. With a runtime of 101 minutes, the movie was released on March 12, 2026.