The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Dylan. · 19-11-2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G69Zh7YIg8c

the very gorgeous Julian Schnabel and his latest.

**MissMagAddict** · 22-12-2007

I saw it today...Schnabel is a genius

Such a beautiful movie...like a painting w/a with a soundtrack & so full of emotion...that scene w/the 3 of them...if you've seen it...you know the one I mean...I'll definitely be going to see it again because this film is exactly what I need right now...

...

*Princesse* · 28-12-2007

I terribly need to see this. Freedom through imagination, film as art, stories with meaning, these are a few of my favorite things, and this movie is cracked up to have all of that. I can't wait.

romantics · 28-12-2007

I was actually going to make a post about this the other day! It's such a great film.

miu_miu · 29-12-2007

It's amazing

I fell in love with it, and I need to see it again

I don't know though, the trailer doesn't attract me at all - I saw the movie without knowing really anything about it...so if you don't like the preview, don't be put off - it's a really incredible film.

Chaky · 29-12-2007

If someone tells you what this film is about it doesn't sound that appealing. But the way it's handled is really clever and it draws you in from the start by putting you in Jean-Do's head so you get to know what he's thinking and see what he sees. It's a good way to get you to overcome any prejudice you may feel as you don't see what he looks like almost until he does.

Also, the scene where he "speaks" on the phone to his house-bound father is brilliant.

miu_miu · 30-12-2007

^I totally agree

For me, the feeling of being trapped was very powerful. It forced me to consider that issue, but it wasn't condescending in any way

Its also very successful at showing how one action or event has consequences far wider than we imagine.

cutxpaste · 30-12-2007

I want to see this so badly

It looks amazing

Dylan. · 21-01-2008

oooh. this movie had a lot of heart.

p.s. i think schnabel has the best taste in human beings
everyone was such a pleasure to look at
from matthieu (in his normal state, of course)
to emma de caunes as L'impératrice
even the little kids were all incredibly cute.

australian_girl · 01-03-2008

this is the most beautiful movie. it was done brilliantly.

i'm surprised there is not more on here about the movie or jean do. considering he was the elle editor. i have tried to look on the internet for information about him, or even a picture. could anyone point me in the right direction? thanks

australian_girl · 01-03-2008

i agree. i just thought it was a french thing though. but yes jean do's father, his friend and the man that was held hostage for 4 years were all attractive, and the doctor etc. everyone was.

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Originally Posted by Dylan.

oooh. this movie had a lot of heart.

p.s. i think schnabel has the best taste in human beings
everyone was such a pleasure to look at
from matthieu (in his normal state, of course)
to emma de caunes as L'impératrice
even the little kids were all incredibly cute.

Dylan. · 02-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by australian_girl

this is the most beautiful movie. it was done brilliantly.

i'm surprised there is not more on here about the movie or jean do. considering he was the elle editor. i have tried to look on the internet for information about him, or even a picture. could anyone point me in the right direction? thanks

nytimes.

Bellissima · 02-03-2008

For anyone who liked the movie...
the book is magnificent!

And seeing that he wrote it one blink at a time,
the words seems to pull you in even more.

adorefaith · 20-04-2008

i would love to read the book....i thought the film was magnificent...i hate comparisons with films because it never does the film in question justice but having said that, i couldnt help but be reminded of the sea inside {mar adentro} when i watched this film, and i loved mar adentro completely too...

i think the father in this film was absolutely brilliant, like someone said that scene over the phone broke my heart....the movie was so well done, incredibly sensitive, artistic and subtle. i loved it

june gloom · 21-04-2008

Ah, this just reminded me how much I want to read the book! The film was magnificent, and so absolutely robbed of Oscars. Especially cinematography.

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Dylan. front row Join Date: Aug 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 362	The Diving Bell and the Butterfly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G69Zh7YIg8c the very gorgeous Julian Schnabel and his latest. __________________ Nothing Scares Us. ~Emmanuelle Alt.

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MissMagAddict The future is stupid Mod Squad Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 25,214	I saw it today...Schnabel is a genius Such a beautiful movie...like a painting w/a with a soundtrack & so full of emotion...that scene w/the 3 of them...if you've seen it...you know the one I mean...I'll definitely be going to see it again because this film is exactly what I need right now......

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Princesse trendsetter Join Date: May 2005 Location: in 'the wonderous empire of my thoughts' Gender: femme Posts: 1,209	I terribly need to see this. Freedom through imagination, film as art, stories with meaning, these are a few of my favorite things, and this movie is cracked up to have all of that. I can't wait. __________________ if nothing signifies nothing, then anything could signify anything

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romantics fashion insider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: within my red walls. Gender: femme Posts: 2,005	I was actually going to make a post about this the other day! It's such a great film.

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miu_miu little soul Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 6,436	It's amazing I fell in love with it, and I need to see it again I don't know though, the trailer doesn't attract me at all - I saw the movie without knowing really anything about it...so if you don't like the preview, don't be put off - it's a really incredible film. __________________ snejana

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Chaky fashion insider Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Gender: homme Posts: 2,047	If someone tells you what this film is about it doesn't sound that appealing. But the way it's handled is really clever and it draws you in from the start by putting you in Jean-Do's head so you get to know what he's thinking and see what he sees. It's a good way to get you to overcome any prejudice you may feel as you don't see what he looks like almost until he does. Also, the scene where he "speaks" on the phone to his house-bound father is brilliant.

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miu_miu little soul Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 6,436	^I totally agree For me, the feeling of being trapped was very powerful. It forced me to consider that issue, but it wasn't condescending in any way Its also very successful at showing how one action or event has consequences far wider than we imagine. __________________ snejana

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cutxpaste barack the vote Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Gender: femme Posts: 9,953	I want to see this so badly It looks amazing __________________ ____________ READ MY BLOG last.fm

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Dylan. front row Join Date: Aug 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 362	oooh. this movie had a lot of heart. p.s. i think schnabel has the best taste in human beings everyone was such a pleasure to look at from matthieu (in his normal state, of course) to emma de caunes as L'impératrice even the little kids were all incredibly cute. __________________ Nothing Scares Us. ~Emmanuelle Alt.

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australian_girl backstage pass Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Gender: femme Posts: 530	this is the most beautiful movie. it was done brilliantly. i'm surprised there is not more on here about the movie or jean do. considering he was the elle editor. i have tried to look on the internet for information about him, or even a picture. could anyone point me in the right direction? thanks

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Bellissima backstage pass Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Le New York Gender: femme Posts: 590	For anyone who liked the movie... the book is magnificent! And seeing that he wrote it one blink at a time, the words seems to pull you in even more.

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june gloom trendsetter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: chicago Gender: femme Posts: 1,487	Ah, this just reminded me how much I want to read the book! The film was magnificent, and so absolutely robbed of Oscars. Especially cinematography.