of an ex-Elle editor, Jean-Dominque Bauby who suffered a paralytic
attack and writes a book by blinking his one eye.
One of the unique aspect of the film is that we become Bauby as we
keep seeing the world, especially in the initial part; the camera is
behind the one eye and the world is tilted. And since we are the eye,
we are also the mind; we hear his thoughts, which no one else can
hear, since...he can not speak. It's really a novel of depiction.
The high-achiever, Bauby initially carries an attitude of frustration
and depression but gradually realizes that he could still find meaning
in life; in the process of being limited to no movement, with nothing
to do on his own, he discovers the joys of his family; as his kids
interact more with him, he connects more with his father.
The world comes together to help him accomplish his objective. There
is out-pouring of love and affection from everyone and Bauby being
tied to a life of immobility finds his life enriched like never
before.
It is a special film. A must-watch.
Based on the book, The Diving Bell & The Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
Writer: Ron Howard
Director: Julian Schnabel
Rating ****
Max [****]
[Viewed on 16th April at Hampden from NetFlix]
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