The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (film)
"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" is a 2007 film directed by Julian Schnabel, based on the memoir of Jean-Dominique Bauby. The story follows Bauby, a former editor of Elle magazine, who suffers a massive stroke that leaves him with locked-in syndrome, a condition where he can only move his left eye.
The film creatively portrays Bauby's inner life and thoughts as he learns to communicate by blinking. Through stunning visuals and a unique narrative style, it explores themes of memory, imagination, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.