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Saturday 19th July 2008

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

France 112mins Drama in French with English subtitles Rating: M


Image This Academy Award nominated 2007 film directed by Julian Schnabel is based on the French memoir Le Scaphandre et le Papillon by Jean-Dominique Bauby. The film describes Bauby's life after suffering a massive stroke at the age of 43, which left him with a condition known as locked-in syndrome. The condition paralyzed him; his only remaining means of communication was the blinking of his left eyelid. As Bauby comes to grips with his new life inside what sometimes feels like a diving bell under the sea, he begins to use the unaffected part of his humanity: his imagination, which floats like a butterfly across an interior world he has to create for himself. Deep inside, he comes across memories and emotions that are woven into his life. Taking us from great depths to ethereal heights, this extraordinary true story is an inspiring reinforcement of inextinguishable inner strength and determination in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 July 2008 )
 
Welcome to Maleny Film Society

Maleny Film Society was established in 1990 and is currently one of the largest film societies in Australia.
We screen a diverse range of quality films every second Saturday night in the Maleny Community Centre, including some double features. New programs are available quarterly.

On film nights we offer bar facilities and dining by candlelight prior to the movies.

Maleny Film Society is a not-for-profit incorporated association run by a manager (Scott Cooper), & management committee, aided by a dedicated group of volunteers.

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Membership of the association is open to everyone, on payment of an annual subscription. The Management Committee is elected each year at an Annual General Meeting.

MFS Management Committee (2008-2009): Film Night at the Maleny Community Centre
President: Joie Sumby
Film Night at the Maleny Community Centre
Vice President: Robin Dobson
Secretary: Jessica Begun
Treasurer: Clem Davies
Membership Coordinator: Bryan Hughes
Event roster coordinator: Nora Julien
Committee members: Christine Crocker, Audrey Raymond, Robyn Gibson.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 June 2008 )
 
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