Locked-In Syndrome (1997)
On December 8, 1995, at the age of 43, Jean-Dominque Bauby, editor-in-chief of ELLE Magazine, suffered from a stroke and fell into a coma. When Bauby awoke he found himself completely speechless and paralyzed. In Locked-In Syndrome, director Jean-Jacques Beiniex follows Bauby's efforts to write The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, which was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film.
Director: Jean-Jacques Beineix
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: March 14, 1997
Cast
- Jean-Dominique Bauby - Self
Cinematography: Olivier Maucotel
Production: BBC, Cargo Films
Country: France, United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Jacques Beineix
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Locked-In Syndrome about?
- On December 8, 1995, at the age of 43, Jean-Dominque Bauby, editor-in-chief of ELLE Magazine, suffered from a stroke and fell into a coma. When Bauby awoke he found himself completely speechless and paralyzed. In Locked-In Syndrome, director Jean-Jacques Beiniex follows Bauby's efforts to write The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, which was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film.
- Who directed Locked-In Syndrome?
- Locked-In Syndrome was directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix.
- Who stars in Locked-In Syndrome?
- Locked-In Syndrome stars Jean-Dominique Bauby.
- How long is Locked-In Syndrome?
- Locked-In Syndrome has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Locked-In Syndrome?
- Locked-In Syndrome is a Documentary film.
- Where was Locked-In Syndrome produced?
- Locked-In Syndrome was produced in France, United Kingdom.