# The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)

> A paralyzed magazine editor turns a single blinking eye into a tool for communication, authorship, and emotional survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1372

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Julian Schnabel
- Cast: Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze, Anne Consigny, Patrick Chesnais, Niels Arestrup, Olatz López Garmendia, Jean-Pierre Cassel
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401383/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, contemplative, reflective evening, serious movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of the human spirit's resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity.

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