Review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) by Kathleen N — 09 Mar 2014

It is indeed a moving movie. I have little resonance with the French filming technique though...

This review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) was written by Kathleen N on 09 Mar 2014.

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

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