Age: 17 years
GRS Rating: 5 of 5

Notable Cast:

Mathieu Amalric

Duration: 1 hr, 52 min
Infractions: None.

Comments: The successful editor of French Elle magazine suddenly suffers a stroke and is left almost completely paralyzed. The doctor's diagnosis is locked-in syndrome because he cannot move and is mute. His only form of communication is developed by a kind and patient speech therapist in the hospital. Using this method, he is able to complete an autobiography.

Think your life made a wrong turn? Compare it to the true account of this poor man. This spectacular French film is based on his autobiography. The fortitude of this man-of-the-world-turned-cripple is stunning. I simply cannot imagine his life. Highly recommended!