The Diving Bell and the Butterfly 2007
“Let your imagination set you free.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Director
- Julian Schnabel
- Networks
- Pathé Renn Productions, France 3 Cinéma, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
What is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- May 23, 2007
- Studios
- Pathé Renn Productions, France 3 Cinéma, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~112 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Pathé Renn Productions, France 3 Cinéma, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
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Overview
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Pathé Renn Productions, France 3 Cinéma, The Kennedy/Marshall Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A celebrated editor confronts a stroke that traps his body but not his mind.”
- True‑story adaptation of Bauby’s memoir
- Mathieu Amalric delivers a compelling lead performance
- Visually striking cinematography
- Length of nearly two hours demands patience
- Intense depiction of disability may be emotionally heavy
Watch it if you appreciate moving true‑life dramas about resilience and inner freedom.
The film’s serious tone and medical subject matter make it best suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the film based on real events?
Yes, it portrays the real‑life memoir of Jean‑Dominique Bauby after his stroke.
Who plays Jean‑Dominique Bauby?
Mathieu Amalric stars as Jean‑Dominique Bauby.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 52 minutes.
What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG‑13.
How was the film received by critics?
It holds a high critical rating, with a 92% score on Metacritic.
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