The true story of Elle France editor Jean-Dominique Bauby, who, in 1995 at the age of 43, suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body, except his left eye. Using that eye to blink out his memoir, Bauby eloquently described the aspects of his interior world, from the psychological torment of being trapped inside his body to his imagined stories from lands he'd only visited in his mind.

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly premiered at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim. Starring Mathieu Amalric (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Quantum of Solace) as Jean-Dominique Bauby, this film is a poetic portrayal of resilience and hope amid profound physical changes. With a supporting cast including Emmanuelle Seigner (La vie en rose) and Max von Sydow (Shutter Island), the film is celebrated for its innovative first-person perspective and emotional depth. It received numerous awards and nominations, including four Academy Award nominations and the Best Director prize at Cannes.