The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Le Scaphandre et le Papillon
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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The Diving Bell And The Butterfly Clip - In Cinemas 8th Feb
The Diving Bell And The Butterfly Clip - In Cinemas 8th Feb
The Diving Bell And The Butterfly Clip - In Cinemas 8th Feb
Mathieu Amalric on 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'
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Julian Schnabel Interview -The Diving Bell And The Butterfly
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Frequently asked questions about The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Where can I watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly in the United States?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly for free?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly stars Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze, Anne Consigny, and Patrick Chesnais. Julian Schnabel is the director.
How long is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).
When did The Diving Bell and the Butterfly come out?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was released on May 23, 2007.
Which studio made The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was produced by Pathé Renn Productions, France 3 Cinéma, and The Kennedy/Marshall Company in France and the United States.
What was the budget for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was made on a budget of $14,000,020.
How much did The Diving Bell and the Butterfly make at the box office?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly grossed $19,777,647 worldwide, against a budget of $14,000,020.
What language is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly in?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is in French, and its original title is Le Scaphandre et le Papillon.
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