The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
2007
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Le Scaphandre et le Papillon |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 23, 2007 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | FR |
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What is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly 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.
When was The Diving Bell and the Butterfly released?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was released on May 23, 2007 (status: Released).
Who directed The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The director has not been announced yet.
What is the TMDB rating of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 1,320 votes.