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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)
Runtime112 min
Rating12
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising the film's sensitive and visually striking portrayal of Bauby's struggle with locked-in syndrome. It received numerous accolades, including the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and a BAFTA nomination for Best Film. The film holds a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.0/10 on IMDb, indicating strong audience reception.
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Julian Schnabel's visually stunning drama about a man who becomes paralyzed explores themes of identity and resilience, which could connect with the user's appreciation for thoughtful, character-focused narratives.
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a 2007 biographical drama film directed by Julian Schnabel and written by Ronald Harwood. Based on Jean-Dominique Bauby's 1997 memoir, the film depicts Bauby's life after he suffered a massive stroke that left him with a condition known as locked-in syndrome. Bauby is played by Mathieu Amalric.
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