Oscar Nominee Renate Reinsve on ‘Going Against Beauty Norms’ in ‘Butterfly’ and Loving Filmmakers Who ‘Challenge the Established’

Maria Sandu

Fresh off her Oscar nomination for “Sentimental Value,” Renate Reinsve transforms in “ Butterfly ” – visually, too.  “Itonje wanted me to move away from how I’ve looked before. Lily went against normal beauty norms,” she says. “It made a lot of sense for this character, who had grown up being exploited because of her beauty. She’s trying to remove herself from the male gaze. At the same time, she enjoys provoking reactions, but without attracting anyone’s sexual attention.” Wagner Moura on