The remarkable true story of Jean Dominique Bauby, a successful and charismatic editor in chief of French Elle, who believes he is living his life to its absolute fullest when a sudden stroke leaves him in a life altered state. While the physical challenges of Baubys fate leave him with little hope for the future, he begins to discover how his lifes passions, his rich memories and his new found imagination can help him achieve a life without boundaries.

Year: 2007
Director: Julian Schnabel
Starring: Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Max von Sydow
Language (with English Subtitles): French