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The Diving Bell & the Butterfly

Rated PG-13 for nudity, sexual content and some language.

PG-13 114min.
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Released on November 30, 2007
The astonishing true-life story of Jean-Dominic Bauby -- a man who held the world in his palm, lost everything to sudden paralysis at 43 years old, and somehow found the strength to rebound -- first touched the world in Bauby's best-selling ... Read More
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Mathieu Amalric Jean-Dominique 'Jean Do' Bauby
Emmanuelle Seigner Céline Desmoulin
Marie-Josée Croze Henriette Roi
Patrick Chesnais Doctor Lepage
Jean-Pierre Cassel Father Lucien
Marina Hands Joséphine
Gerard Watkins Doctor Cocheton
May 22, 2008
avarsou2
good but sad movie. got too depressed at the end.
May 22, 2008
avarsou
A sad, but powerful and good movie. Not your typical blockbuster, but a good foreign film, based on a true story. Even though the script is sad, the movie pleasantly goes on as the hero uses his imagination. If you want to watch a movie out of the ordinary, go see this!
May 22, 2008
judith jae
A scene in the movie shows Celine (the mother of Jean's children) caring for Jean in his hospital room. Jean receives a telephone call from the woman he left Celine for. Jean tells the woman, in the presence of Celine, that he thinks of her and waits for her. One could view this as Jean's incredible insensitivity towards Celine. However, I think it demonstrates something else. Our wishful
May 22, 2008
markbust
My state is quadriplegia, although I just broke my neck and can drive a special van, make love, and write like most brain injured people who have forgot decades of life's events.I bought ten of the books and gifted sorts like my Pastor and bookie. I treasure the thought it now a film.Many cheers to those who produced the film! Since it's 3 AM I better wait until tomorrow to find out if it is
May 22, 2008
patsteir
Will definetly return. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The rooms clean and comfortable. Very affordable!
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