Ten days after the book is published, Bauby dies from pneumonia.
We hear his voice-over as he struggles to express the thoughts that are racing through his mind.
The Diving Bell and the Butterflyis available to rent on Amazon in the U.S.
Image via Pathé Distribution
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly chronicles the life of Jean-Dominique Bauby, the editor of Elle France, who, after suffering a stroke, becomes almost entirely paralyzed. Despite his condition, he uses his left eye to communicate, detailing his inner experiences and imagined adventures while confronting his new reality.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly chronicles the life of Jean-Dominique Bauby, the editor of Elle France, who, after suffering a stroke, becomes almost entirely paralyzed. Despite his condition, he uses his left eye to communicate, detailing his inner experiences and imagined adventures while confronting his new reality.
