Mulholland Drive (2001) - Mind-Bending Film | Filmiway

Mulholland Drive

2001•David Lynch•120 min•R

The Experience

Lynch shatters the Hollywood dream as an aspiring actress and an amnesiac woman's search for identity devolves into a surreal nightmare.

Cast & Crew

Director: David Lynch

Starring: Naomi Watts, Laura Harring

Production Details

Budget: $15 million

Box Office: $20 million

Age Rating:R
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Content Advisory

Contains: Mature Content

0:23:32 → 0:24:30
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Nudity (Blurred)
Moderate
1:38:45 → 1:42:55
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Nudity
High
2:01:27 → 2:02:59
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Nudity
High
Viewer Discretion Advised

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INTENSITY GRAPH

Narrative Analysis
The Car Crash(50%)
Winkie's Diner(65%)
Club Silencio(95%)
The Blue Box(100%)
The Monster(90%)
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CINEMATIC DNA

Genre Analysis
Mystery
50%
Thriller
30%
Drama
20%

Genre DNA Distribution

  • Mystery: 50%
  • Thriller: 30%
  • Drama: 20%

Movie Intensity Arc

  • Minute 20: The Car Crash (50/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 45: Winkie's Diner (65/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 110: Club Silencio (95/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 125: The Blue Box (100/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 140: The Monster (90/100 Intensity)

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FAQ About Mulholland Drive

Common questions about Mulholland Drive and this extraordinary reality-warping story.

What does the blue box represent?

The blue box represents the truth or reality. Opening it forces Diane to wake up from her fantasy (the first part of the film) and face the harsh, tragic reality of her failed life.

Who are Betty and Rita?

Betty and Rita are idealized dream versions of Diane and Camilla. Betty is the star Diane wanted to be, and Rita is the vulnerable lover she wanted Camilla to be.

What is the Cowboy's role?

The Cowboy acts as a surreal gatekeeper or conscience. His statement 'If you do good, you'll see me one more time' foreshadows Diane's awakening to her guilt.

Is the movie a dream?

The first two-thirds of the movie are widely accepted to be Diane's guilt-induced dream, reimagining her life as a Hollywood success story before reality crashes in.

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