The Diving Bell and the Butterfly(2007)
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Synopsis
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 Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) is a drama and history film directed by Julian Schnabel, released on May 23, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze and Anne Consigny. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 1,312 ratings.
- Director:
- Julian Schnabel
- Writers:
- Ronald Harwood, Jean-Dominique Bauby
- Producers:
- Kathleen Kennedy, Jon Kilik
- Cinematographer:
- Janusz Kamiński
- Composer:
- Paul Cantelon
- Production:
- Pathé Renn Productions, France 3 Cinéma, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
- Budget:
- $14,000,020
- Revenue:
- $19,777,647
- Status:
- Released
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) Trailer
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Mathieu Amalric on 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main 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
Olatz López Garmendia
as Marie Lopez
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Father Lucien
Marina Hands
as Joséphine
Max von Sydow
as Papinou
Isaach de Bankolé
as Laurent
Emma de Caunes
as Empress Eugenia
Key crew
Directed by Julian Schnabel, written by Ronald Harwood and Jean-Dominique Bauby, produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Jon Kilik.
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 1,312 ratings.
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
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The main cast of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) includes Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze, Anne Consigny and Patrick Chesnais. The film was directed by Julian Schnabel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Diving Bell and the Butterfly released?
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was released on May 23, 2007 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly worth watching?
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 1,312 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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