:01:26
There was an extreme rigidity
of the axial musculature.
:01:30
This is a gross impairment
of the postural reflexes.
:01:34
It is a brain stem type of rigidity.
A meningismus.
:01:38
What is most striking is
the profound facial masking -
:01:42
- which we now know is not to be
confused with apathy or catatonia.
:01:49
Less scientific.
Calm down!
:01:53
Some things could reach him, though.
:01:56
The mention of his name,
notes of a particular piece of music.
:02:02
The touch of another human being.
:02:08
But these awakenings were rare and
transient, lasting only a moment.
:02:13
Otherwise he was as you see him here,
in a metaphorical, -
:02:16
- if not physiological, equivalent of sleep.
Or even death.
:02:20
This was his condition
when I found him at this hospital -
:02:25
- and the quality of his life
for the last 30 years.
:02:36
- Now?
- Whenever you are ready.
:02:41
My name is Leonard Lowe.
:02:44
It has been explained to me that
I have been away for quite some time.
:02:53
I am back.