The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Despite it's rather slow start (and the fact that the main character is not really that likeable, at least not at first) this is a a powerful film that just builds steam as it progresses. It's certainly not an easy story and if you only like action movies then this is probably not for you. Otherwise this is a fantastic picture. The sparse landscapes, difficult visuals and slow pace give you the tiniest glimpse of what it must be like to communicate through such a cumbersome processes and the longer you watch the more you can sympathize with the main character. I can see why this was such a sensation when it came out. Just be aware that it's very slow paced, especially at the start.

A definate A film.