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THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY

Le scaphandre et le papillon

Directed by Julian Schnabel
France, United States, 2007
Biography, Drama
  • 107107 minutes

Synopsis

Based on true events, this film tells the story of wealthy magazine editor Jean-Dominique Bauby, who after a stroke is left almost entirely paralyzed. Unable to move or speak, he retreats into his mind, but after learning to communicate by blinking his left eye, he begins to tell his story.

Synopsis

Based on true events, this film tells the story of wealthy magazine editor Jean-Dominique Bauby, who after a stroke is left almost entirely paralyzed. Unable to move or speak, he retreats into his mind, but after learning to communicate by blinking his left eye, he begins to tell his story.