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8A poignant reflection on what it means to be alive and, visually, a true cinematic experience.
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8...painter/sculptor/director Schnabel (Basquiat, Before Night Falls) defies dozens of moviemaking conventions to tell the true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby.
Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
10Fra første klip er filmen en sublim indføring i en rask og rørig mands liv indespærret i en død krop.
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What is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly about? 
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a powerful and inspiring true story about Jean-Dominique Bauby, a successful magazine editor who suffers a stroke that leaves him almost entirely paralyzed. Unable to move or speak, Bauby retreats into his mind and learns to communicate by blinking his left eye. He begins to tell his story, using his slow and exhausting communication technique to dictate a book about his experiences. The film takes the viewer on a journey into Bauby's interior world, where he imagines himself free from his paralyzed body, exploring beaches, mountains, and fantasizing about an erotic feast. Through his determination and spirit, Bauby proves that the human mind is capable of overcoming even the most daunting challenges.
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