About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2007
Runtime
1h 52m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
1,286
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
FR
Budget
$14.0M
Cast
dying and death
based on novel or book
writing
female lover
editor-in-chief
psychological stress
based on true story
patient
disabled
medical drama
psychological drama
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Questions about The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
How long is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has a runtime of 1h 52m (1 hour and 52 minutes).
Who directed The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was directed by Julian Schnabel and released in 2007.
What genre is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a Drama, History film (2007).
Who stars in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The cast of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly includes Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze, Anne Consigny, Patrick Chesnais.
What is the TMDB rating for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,286 votes.
