The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) movie poster

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)

Le Scaphandre et le Papillon
"Let your imagination set you free."
ThumbScore
👍 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 93% (RT: 94%, MC: 92) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistory

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Director
Julian Schnabel
Runtime
1h 52m
Country
France, United States of America
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (1,253 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
Metacritic
92
Cast
Mathieu Amalric as Jean-Dominique Bauby
Emmanuelle Seigner as Céline Desmoulins
Marie-Josée Croze as Henriette Durand
Anne Consigny as Claude
Patrick Chesnais as Dr. Lepage
Niels Arestrup as Roussin
Olatz López Garmendia as Marie Lopez
Jean-Pierre Cassel as Father Lucien
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,253 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 93%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2007 among dedicated fans.
  • The iconic poster for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a 2007 drama, history film directed by Julian Schnabel. 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. The film has been rated by 1,253 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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