Other mistake: The effects of a stroke are unilateral, and the movie shows his right eye affected, but the facial droop is shown on the left side. This wouldn't happen. The droop would be on the same side as the eye.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)
1 other mistake
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.
Dr. Lepage: We want you to take it easy for a few days.
Jean-Dominique Bauby: What do you think I'm doing now?