Review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) by Jason E — 21 Jul 2014

Such a touching & beautiful film. Life is short, & sometimes horribly cruel.

This review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) was written by Jason E on 21 Jul 2014.

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has generally received very positive reviews.

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