QIs this movie based on a novel?
ANo. It is based on Le Scaphandre et le Papillon [English: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly], an autobiography written by French journalist Jean-Dominique Bauby.
QHow closely does the film follow the book?
AThose who have both read the book and seen the film say that the film follows the story very closely with only a few minor changes, but most seem to prefer the movie over the book, even though the book is a short and quick read. The general consensus is that you should see the movie AND read the book, and it doesn't matter in what order.
QA Note Regarding Spoilers
AThe following FAQ entries may contain spoilers. Only the biggest ones (if any) will be covered with spoiler tags. Spoiler tags have been used sparingly in order to make the page more readable.
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