Com Pro - Mulholland Drive Flashcards
What film is analyzed for non-verbal communication in the document?
Mulholland Drive by David Lynch.
Who is the main character in the analyzed scene?
Betty.
What is the main focus of the Mulholland Drive analysis?
The impact of non-verbal communication on emotional depth and message delivery.
What happens in the first version of the scene (rehearsal with Rita)?
Betty performs in a mechanical, surface-level manner with stiff posture and forced smiles.
How does Betty’s performance change during the actual audition?
She shows emotional depth, using controlled silences, intense eye contact, and varied vocal tones.
What role does eye contact play in the audition scene?
It creates palpable tension and emotional complexity.
What non-verbal cues show Betty’s emotional control during the audition?
Subtle vocal changes, controlled silences, and physical proximity.
What theme does David Lynch explore through the dual scenes?
The contrast between surface-level acting and emotionally involved acting.
What does the rehearsal scene reveal about Betty as an actress?
She is still learning her craft and follows a more mechanical approach.
What is the subtext revealed in the audition scene?
Betty transforms into a manipulative and threatening character, showing emotional control.
How does Lynch use non-verbal language to blur reality and fiction?
By showing how acting can tap into genuine emotions, even when it’s ‘just’ acting.
What is the primary message about non-verbal communication from the scene?
Non-verbal language is key in conveying subtext and emotional complexity.
Why do the same words have different meanings in the two scenes?
Because non-verbal cues like tone, posture, and eye contact change the emotional impact.
How does Lynch use physical proximity to increase tension?
By placing characters closer together, he adds layers of sensuality and danger.
What is the effect of controlled silences in the audition scene?
They give weight to the words and create dramatic tension.
Why is non-verbal language crucial in cinema?
It drives emotional impact and reveals the deeper meaning behind dialogue.
What lesson about acting does Lynch highlight in Mulholland Drive?
True acting transcends the written text through non-verbal cues and emotional depth.
What does Betty’s transformation in the audition scene symbolize?
The power of non-verbal communication in storytelling.
What is the difference between surface-level acting and deep emotional acting?
Surface-level acting follows the script mechanically, while deep acting uses emotion and body language.
How does Lynch use pacing to build tension in the audition scene?
By varying the speed of dialogue and pauses, he creates suspense.
What is the importance of subtext in acting?
It adds emotional layers and transforms the meaning of the dialogue.
How does non-verbal communication influence audience perception?
It shapes how emotions and intentions are interpreted, even if the dialogue remains unchanged.
What technique does Betty use to convey manipulation in the audition?
Subtle vocal shifts and intense eye contact.
What is Lynch’s message about the role of actors?
Actors should go beyond the script and use non-verbal cues to fully embody their characters.
How does non-verbal communication create dramatic tension?
Through eye contact, controlled silences, and physical proximity between characters.
