Mulholland Drive Flashcards
Who is the director of the film?
David Lynch
Name three other works by David Lynch.
Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, Eraserhead
What are the key stylistic elements of David Lynch’s films?
Surrealism, dream logic, non-linear narratives, unsettling imagery, juxtaposing innocence with darkness
In what year was the film produced?
2001
What is the context of the film’s production?
Post Y2K, early internet era, pre-9/11 Hollywood
Who were the producers of the film?
Mary Sweeney, Alain Sarde, Neal Edelstein, Michael Polaire, Tony Krantz
Which companies were involved in the film’s production?
Les Films Alain Sarde, Asymmetrical Productions, StudioCanal
What was the budget for the film?
$15 million
What was the worldwide box office gross of the film?
$20.1 million
What countries were involved in the film’s production?
France (Studiocanal) and United States
Who was the cinematographer for the film?
Peter Deming
Who edited the film?
Mary Sweeney
Who was the costume designer for the film?
Amy Stofsky
Who did the sound design for the film?
David Lynch
Who composed the music for the film?
Angelo Badalamenti
Who wrote the screenplay for the film?
David Lynch
What film format was used for filming?
35mm film
How was the critical reception of the film initially viewed?
Divided but now considered a masterpiece
What did Roger Ebert say about the film?
“An intriguing and maddening exploration of a Hollywood dream”
What did Elvis Mitchell from the New York Times say about the film?
“May be the first surrealist film that doesn’t cheapen the trappings of the genre”
What were the production issues faced by the film?
Originally conceived as ABC television pilot; network rejected it for being too dark and incomprehensible
How did Lynch secure additional funding for the film?
From StudioCanal to transform it into a feature film
