Scaphandre et le papillon, Le (2007)

Réalisateur:

Julian Schnabel

Writers (WGA):

Ronald Harwood (screenplay)
Jean-Dominique Bauby (novel)

Release Date:

23 mai 2007 (Belgium)

Genre:

Biographie | Drame

Accroche:

Let your imagination set you free

Plot:

The true story of Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby who suffers a stroke and has to live with an almost totally paralyzed body; only his left eye isn't paralyzed.

Plot Keywords:

Beach | Writing | Speech Therapist | Death Wish | Self Pity

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 35 wins & 29 nominations

Avis des utilisateurs:

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Ensemble

Mathieu Amalric	...	Jean-Dominique 'Jean-Do' Bauby
Emmanuelle Seigner	...	Céline Desmoulins
Marie-Josée Croze	...	Henriette Durand
Anne Consigny	...	Claude
Patrick Chesnais	...	Dr. Lepage
Niels Arestrup	...	Roussin
Olatz López Garmendia	...	Marie Lopez
Jean-Pierre Cassel	...	Père Lucien / Lourdes Vendor
Marina Hands	...	Joséphine
Max von Sydow	...	Papinou Bauby
Isaach De Bankolé	...	Laurent
Emma de Caunes	...	Empress Eugénie
Jean-Philippe Écoffey	...	Dr. Mercier
Gérard Watkins	...	Le docteur Cocheton
Nicolas Le Riche	...	Nijinski

Autre(s) titre(s) :

Scaphandre et le papillon, Le (France)
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (International: English title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for nudity, sexual content and some language.

Durée:

France:112 min

Pays:

France | USA

Langue:

Français

Couleur:

Couleur

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Son:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Classification:

Netherlands:6 | Taiwan:PG-12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Canada:PG | Finland:K-7 | South Korea:12 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Sweden:7 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #43714) | Singapore:NC-16 | Ireland:12A | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud)

Emplacements De Pelliculage:

Berck, Pas-de-Calais, France

Company:

Pathé Renn Productions

Anecdotes:

Actor Johnny Depp had originally been set to play the lead character, Jean-Dominique Bauby. However, he dropped from the project due to scheduling conflicts (filming for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End).

Goofs:

Anachronisms: In the scene where Jean-Do is taken on a boat ride, A 'Speedferries' vessel can be glimpsed in the background. This company did not commence business until 2004 -- years after the time in which the story is set.

Guillemet:

Jean-Dominique Bauby: We're all children, we all need approval.

Connexions De Film:

Featured in The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Don't Kiss Me Goodbye

What movies should be

The best film so far - that I've seen - in 2008. A totally artistic endeavour that succeeds on every level. Expecting a somewhat depressing movie, I found it to be the exact opposite. Uplifting, joyful, and inspirational while showing a man (played by Mathieu Amalric) completely paralyzed, apart from the ability to blink his left eye.

There is a seamless blend of cinematography with the music to enhance the inner life of the main character, the viewer is at one with his inner frustration, his soaring imagination, his follies, faults and lusts. At times it is humorous, at others there are indelible vignettes - one of the long term partner (beautfully played by EmmanuelleSeigner) assisting his lover to communicate with him by telephone. Another is the incredible Max Von Sydow in a riveting performance as the elderly heart-broken father.

The film is based on a true story and it must have been an enormous challenge to bring this story to the screen. Julian Schnabel directed the amazing cast and brought an artistry to the project that is extremely rare in film making. To capture the world as seen through the eye of a paralyzed man and make it so fascinating took enormous skill.

I was captivated and enchanted and would definitely see it again. 9 out of 10. Not to be missed.