Apple TVThe Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French fashion bible Elle magazine, has a devastating stroke at age 43. The damage to his brain stem results in locked-in syndrome, with which he is almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking an eye. Bauby painstakingly dictates his memoir via the only means of expression left to him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French fashion bible Elle magazine, has a devastating stroke at age 43. The damage to his brain stem results in locked-in syndrome, with which he is almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking an eye. Bauby painstakingly dictates his memoir via the only means of expression left to him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on an individual's struggle with locked-in syndrome and the triumph of the human spirit through communication and imagination is inherently apolitical. It champions universal themes of resilience and human connection rather than any specific ideological viewpoint.
The film features a cast that accurately reflects the real-life individuals of the biographical story, primarily depicting a white French man and his associates. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's personal struggle with locked-in syndrome, without explicitly engaging with broader diversity, equity, or inclusion themes or critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film depicts a kind priest offering solace and features the loving memory of Bauby's devout Catholic father. These portrayals are respectful and contribute to the film's exploration of human connection and comfort in the face of extreme adversity.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on Jean-Dominique Bauby's personal struggle with locked-in syndrome and his relationships with his ex-wife, children, and medical staff, offering no depiction of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on the memoir of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a real historical figure. All major characters, including Bauby and those in his life, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical or canonical counterparts.
The film is a biographical drama based on the memoir of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a real historical figure. All major characters, including Bauby and those in his life, are portrayed by actors matching their historical or canonical race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.4
9.2
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