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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

PG-1320071h 52mJulian Schnabel
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 92
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"Let your imagination set you free."

Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French fashion bible Elle magazine, has a devastating stroke at age 43. The damage to his brain stem results in locked-in syndrome, with which he is almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking an eye. Bauby painstakingly dictates his memoir via the only means of expression left to him.

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Dying And DeathBased On Novel Or BookWritingFemale LoverEditor-in-chiefPsychological StressBased On True StoryPatientDisabledMedical Drama

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) about?

Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French fashion bible Elle magazine, has a devastating stroke at age 43. The damage to his brain stem results in locked-in syndrome, with which he is almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking an eye. Bauby painstakingly dictates his memoir via the only means of expression left to him.

Who stars in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly stars Mathieu Amalric (Jean-Dominique Bauby), Emmanuelle Seigner (Céline Desmoulins), Marie-Josée Croze (Henriette Durand), Anne Consigny (Claude), Patrick Chesnais (Dr. Lepage). The film was directed by Julian Schnabel.

How long is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly worth watching?

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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