Continuity mistake: When Jean-Do is shaving his father, there is suddenly a lot more shaving cream under his nose where he had already been shaved. Also, because the camera is so close, you can tell that he had no stubble anywhere to begin with. (00:55:30)
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)
Directed by: Julian Schnabel
Starring: Emmanuelle Seigner, Mathieu Amalric, Marie-Josee Croze, Anne Consigny
Factual error: When Jean-Dominique is taken on a boat ride, a 'Speedferries' vessel can be seen in the background. This company did not commence business until 2004, years after the time in which the story is set and years after Bauby's death in 1997.
Continuity mistake: In the car, First Jean-Do hasn't got a belt but his son has got. After that his son hasn't got. After that Jean-Do and his son have got belt. (01:41:50 - 02:42:10)
Roussin: Hold fast to the human inside of you, and you'll survive.
Jean-Dominique Bauby: A poet once said, "Only a fool laughs when nothing's funny"
Dr. Lepage: We want you to take it easy for a few days.
Jean-Dominique Bauby: What do you think I'm doing now?
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