Sunday, December 30, 2007
Thought provoking movie
So here's another movie suggestion (can you tell I have more time on my hands now that term has ended?). It's called 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'. It's a true story and adapted from a novel by the same name. It's an extremely well written and filmed French flick with a great soundtrack to match. I'm going to put my reaction to this film in the comments section (commenting on my own blog - sad?)so as not to ruin the storyline. I would love to know what other people think about this movie. So don't be shy to comment on my comment. Movie website and trailer link: http://www.thedivingbellandthebutterfly-themovie.com/
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To be honest, I’m really not sure what I think about this movie in some respects. Don’t get me wrong, I thought it was brilliant and powerful in many ways. The acting was fantastic, the cinematography so affective and thoughtfully done and the storyline so poignant. Testimony to the power of the movie was that the crowd of New Years Eve Eve movie goers sat in the theatre for a good 30 seconds without moving as the credits rolled at the end.
What I am confused about is how the movie makes me feel as a future OT. The film definitely has some important reminders about the treatment of patients/clients, especially those who have difficulty expressing themselves in the standard ways. It emphasizes the patience and hope health professionals must possess in order to maximize the client/clinician relationship. Above all, more than any film I’ve ever watched, it does a superb job of expressing what it would be like to experience a life-changing health condition.
It also brings up the tricky subject of how to persevere with someone’s treatment when they would prefer not to be alive in their current state. This film did an excellent job of showing glimmers of hope in the main character’s outlook (his ability to let his imagination run free, his desire to see his children again), but mixing them with strong feelings not to fight any longer (with the frequent flashes to the drifting deep sea diver and the internal panic and frustration). How does a health professional proceed in situations like this? Well, I suppose the only option is to persevere and maintain hope – just like the staff at the Berck-Sur-Mer did so well.
I still feel a bit numb and confused after watching this though, which is normally a sign of a good movie for me. What do you think?
I really enjoyed the movie. Since I have a background in psychology, I appreciated how the acting highlighted the challenges, obstacles, and hopes that each person encounters during the rehabilitation process.
I agree that these situations place a considerable burden on health professsionals. However, I think we must offer the best support (emotionally, psychologically, or physically) for a patient or client during the time given with them. That way, once we leave any given situation we know that we have done the best to our ability and constantly remind ourselves of that. We need to take the focus off ourselves for that time, be there for the patient, and once we have finished our time with the patient, we have to leave knowing that we offered ourselves completely to the patient. However, it's easier to say than to actually do it.
I really enjoy your blog and your thoughts. You are a very talented and entertaining writer. I hope you write a book someday!
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