Review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) by Yuriati T — 18 Oct 2011

Innovative cinematography. Very sad story.

This review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) was written by Yuriati T on 18 Oct 2011.

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

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