The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

This poignant film, directed by Julian Schnabel, tells the true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a French magazine editor who suffers a massive stroke, leaving him with locked-in syndrome. Despite his physical limitations, Bauby finds a way to communicate and share his inner world through the blink of his left eye. The film stars Mathieu Amalric in a powerful performance as Bauby, capturing the resilience of the human spirit. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Director. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.