The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a 2007 biographical drama directed by Julian Schnabel, starring Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner and Marie-Josée Croze. It is based on The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby and Jeremy Leggatt. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $19.8 million worldwide. It won 5 awards from 15 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 92 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Julian Schnabel
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- Miramax Films
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What Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly About?
The premise of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly without spoilers, adapted from The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby and Jeremy Leggatt. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a devastating stroke, Jean-Dominique Bauby, the witty and dynamic editor-in-chief of Elle magazine, finds himself trapped within a virtually paralyzed body, able to move only his left eyelid. Despite this profound physical limitation, Bauby perseveres, using this single muscle to communicate with the help of a logopedic therapist. Through a laborious system of blinking, he begins to reconnect with the world and rediscover the power of his imagination, revisiting cherished memories and ultimately finding a way to express himself creatively.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Cast
Mathieu Amalric leads the cast, with Emmanuelle Seigner and Marie-Josée Croze. Directed by Julian Schnabel.
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Director Julian Schnabel
More from Julian Schnabel
More films directed by Julian Schnabel, best-rated first: Before Night Falls, At Eternity's Gate, Berlin and Basquiat.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Diving Bell and the Butterfly 92 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 92 Metascore
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TMDB 76% User score
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Plot Summary
What happens in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film primarily unfolds through the eyes of Jean-Dominique Bauby, affectionately known as Jean-Do. It begins with his awakening from a three-week coma in a hospital located in Berck-sur-Mer, France. Following an overly optimistic prognosis from one of the doctors, a neurologist breaks the tragic news of Bauby’s locked-in syndrome—an exceedingly rare affliction where the individual is almost entirely physically paralyzed yet retains full mental awareness. Initially, viewers experience Bauby’s inner thoughts, believing he’s voicing them aloud while others around him remain oblivious, perceiving him only through his solitary functioning eye.
Full summary
The whole story of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, scene by scene
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Box Office
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly grossed $19.8 million worldwide. $6 million came from the US and Canada and $13.8 million (70%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$19.8M
- US & Canada
- $6M
- International
- $13.8M
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Awards & Nominations
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly won 5 awards from 15 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2008, with 2 wins from 4 nominations.
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Spirit Awards 2008 2 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Director – Julian Schnabel
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Screenplay
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Critics' Choice 2008 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Foreign Language Film
- Nominated Best Director – Julian Schnabel
- Nominated Best Picture
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BAFTA 2008 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
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Golden Globes 2008 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Director – Motion Picture – Julian Schnabel
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
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Oscars 2008 4 nominations- Nominated Cinematography – Janusz Kaminski
- Nominated Directing – Julian Schnabel
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 5 featurettes.
- Clip The Diving Bell And The Butterfly Clip - In Cinemas 8th Feb
- Clip The Diving Bell And The Butterfly Clip - In Cinemas 8th Feb
- Clip The Diving Bell And The Butterfly Clip - In Cinemas 8th Feb
- Featurette Julian Schnabel Interview -The Diving Bell And The Butterfly
How Well Do You Know The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What method does Bauby use to communicate after his stroke?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Die Taucherglocke und der Schmetterling” and “Szkafander és pillangó”.
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- Die Taucherglocke und der Schmetterling
- Szkafander és pillangó
- Kelebek ve Dalgıç
- O Escafandro e a Borboleta
- La escafandra y la mariposa
- 潜水衣与蝴蝶
- Skafandr a motýl
- Dykkerklokken og sommerfuglen
- 잠수종과 나비
- Fjärilen i glaskupan
- Lo scafandro e la farfalla
- Schmetterling und Taucherglocke
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- Скафандр и бабочка
- 潜水钟与蝴蝶
- Motyl i skafander
- Perhonen Lasikuvussa
- הפרפר ופעמון הצלילה
- Το Σκάφανδρο και η Πεταλούδα
- 潜水服は蝶の夢を見る
- Скафандр і метелик
- Скафандърът и пеперудата, სკაფანდრი და პეპელა
- Chuông Lặn Và Cánh Bướm
- Scafandrul și fluturele
- 潛水鐘與蝴蝶
- Skafandras ir drugelis
- L’escafandre i la papallona
- ฝันมีพลัง
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Diving Bell and the Butterfly released?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was released on November 30, 2007.
Who directed The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was directed by Julian Schnabel.
More films by Julian Schnabel Who is in the cast of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly stars Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner and Marie-Josée Croze.
How much did The Diving Bell and the Butterfly make at the box office?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly grossed $19.8 million worldwide ($6 million domestic, $13.8 million international).
How is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly rated?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has 92 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly based on a book?
Yes. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is adapted from The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby and Jeremy Leggatt.
What awards did The Diving Bell and the Butterfly win?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly won 5 awards from 15 nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2008.
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