Movie

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

“Let your imagination set you free.”

★ 7.6(1,294)20071h 52m

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Good to know

Director: Julian Schnabel
Release date: 2007-05-23
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: French
Box office: $19,777,647
Budget: $14,000,020
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Pathé Renn Productions

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly — trailer

About The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a 2007 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Julian Schnabel, starring Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner and Marie-Josée Croze. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 1,294 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly in Philippines — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Mathieu Amalric

Jean-Dominique Bauby

Emmanuelle Seigner

Céline Desmoulins

Marie-Josée Croze

Henriette Durand

Anne Consigny

Claude

Patrick Chesnais

Dr. Lepage

Niels Arestrup

Roussin

Olatz López Garmendia

Marie Lopez

Jean-Pierre Cassel

Father Lucien

Marina Hands

Joséphine

Max von Sydow

Papinou

Isaach de Bankolé

Laurent

Emma de Caunes

Empress Eugenia

Themes & keywords

dying and deathbased on novel or bookwritingfemale lovereditor-in-chiefpsychological stressbased on true storypatientdisabledmedical dramapsychological drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly in Philippines?+

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Philippines. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly on Netflix?+

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is not on Netflix in Philippines right now.

How long is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?+

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

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.

When did The Diving Bell and the Butterfly come out?+

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a 2007 movie directed by Julian Schnabel.

What genre is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?+

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?+

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was directed by Julian Schnabel.