The top mistakes in Breaking the Waves http://www.moviemistakes.com/film1516 en Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:55:11 +0000 11187 In the infamous Highland bus scene, the driver can be seen issuing tickets from a computerised ticketing machine - astonishing really - the film is set in the early 70s. 59868 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. 59873 When Bess goes to the ship the first time one of the men cuts across the back of her blouse, starting from the right shoulder. In all later shots the cut starts at the left shoulder. 59867 When Bess' capability of getting married is being examined by the elders, the collar of her shawl is folded up and her shawl is wrapped around it. When she is sent out the collar is down and the shawl is wrapped around her neck. 59870 In the accident scene on the oil rig, the oil fountain stops completely in the shot where Jan lifts up his friend.