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6.5 / 10(6 votes)IMDb199727mFrance, United Kingdom

Locked-In Syndrome

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Synopsis

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean-Jacques Beineix
Original Title
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Country of Origin
France, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English, French
Runtime
27m
Production Studios
BBC, Cargo Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean-Jacques Beineix

Director of Photography

Olivier Maucotel

Producers

Jean-Jacques Beineix

Department Leadership Roster

Jean-Jacques Beineix

Jean-Jacques Beineix

Director

Jean-Jacques Beineix

Jean-Jacques Beineix

Producer

Olivier Maucotel

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Locked-In Syndrome.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Locked-In Syndrome

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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?

The principal cast of Locked-In Syndrome includes Jean-Dominique Bauby.

When was Locked-In Syndrome released and how long is it?

Locked-In Syndrome was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 27m.