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Locked-In Syndrome

1997 · 27 min Documentary
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title Assigné à résidence
Year 1997
Country France, United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Jean-Jacques Beineix
Runtime 27 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (5 votes)

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Locked-In Syndrome has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1997. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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