Other mistake: In the scene where Bess' body is thrown into the sea there's a shot of Jan's head injury. The area around the well healed scars is freshly shaven and shiny. Such a long time after the last surgery there would be at least some stubble. (01:25:15)
Breaking the Waves (1996)
1 other mistake
Directed by: Lars von Trier
Starring: Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgard, Jean-Marc Barr, Katrin Cartlidge
Continuity mistake: When Bess waits for Jan to arrive by helicopter there are some long strands hanging over her face. The camera cuts briefly to the helicopter and back to Bess, and the strands are gone. (00:02:30)
The Minister: Can you think of anything of real value that the outsiders have brought with them?
Bess McNeill: Uh... their music.
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