The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was such an artistic film. The points of views of a Msr. Bauby who comes out of a coma with only one good eye is soemthing special. It is sad story of the editor of Elle trying to make amends with family and past dis... (read more) The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was such an artistic film. The points of views of a Msr. Bauby who comes out of a coma with only one good eye is soemthing special. It is sad story of the editor of Elle trying to make amends with family and past discretions while writing a memoir and allowing the hospital aides to gain hope through a rehabilitation process that was seeking a miracle.

Simply: Moving, emotionally and cinematographically./ Simplemente: Conmovedora, tanto desde el punto de vista de la fotografia como de la emocion.

Through examining a man's emotional awakening whilst suffering from paralysis, Schnabel crafted a stylish homage to the indomitable human spirit and the stirring power of imagination to transcend beyond the confines of physical boundaries.

Wonderful movie & very inspiring. I'm glad I chose this day, before New Year's to watch it. I look forward to reading his book!

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a piercing, poignant, inspirational and ultimately masterful piece of french cinema. The journey of a man who has "Locked In" syndrome after suffering a stroke seems mundane, but the tale of his hope, his desires ... (read more) The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a piercing, poignant, inspirational and ultimately masterful piece of french cinema. The journey of a man who has "Locked In" syndrome after suffering a stroke seems mundane, but the tale of his hope, his desires and the people he meets gives you a first-class ticket into a place very rarely visited in a film: Thoughts. Cleverly directed and beautifully shot, the film is a must-see true story!

A film that haunts and inspires.

Here is the life force at its most insistent, lashing out against fate with stubborn resolve. And also with lust, hunger, humor and all of the other notes that this man once played so easily.

After I recovered from my initial horror, I was almost able to enjoy the experience of watching this discomfiting, entirely unique narrative.

The picture is so beautiful to look at that it's practically buoyant.

An inspiring tale of one man's triumph over adversity often devolves into a cinematic cliché, more earnest than truly moving. Thankfully, Diving Bell avoids those pitfalls.