Director Julian Schnabel (right, standing) on the set of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Filmmaker as artist: With so much talent, what's a little ego?

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Director: Julian Schnabel

Cast: Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze, Emma de Caunes, Max Von Sydow, Isaach De Bankolé, Patrick Chesnais

(Mirimax, 2007) Rated: PG-13

US theatrical release date: 30 November 2007 (Limited release)

UK theatrical release date: 8 February 2008 (General release)

Steven Rea ends his interview piece with ..."highly unlikely"…
One of the inspiring energies resonating from Julian Schnabel is his evolutionary map- he is changing- and his alchemy is rich & alive and moves through his personality.  It is clear and obvious that Julian is moving beyond self and opening to much more.  Julian is brave in his explorations & generous in sharing his vision…
Work of this nature involves both a navigation out unto unknown territory.  Julian’s expression is beyond what most can comprehend.  How many are willing to intimately explore meaning and death in conventional life?  Julian offers an invitation…
I am deeply appreciative and inspired by what Julian has made an offering of.

Comment by Deborah Bloomer from Mendocino, CA USA — February 13, 2008 @ 6:28 pm

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