PRODUCTION CONTEXTS Flashcards
Who directed it? Are they an auteur?
Mulholland Drive is directed by David Lynch. Many say that he is one of the strongest examples of an auteur, with traits such as; the power and importance of dreams; the dark underbelly of superficial Americana; duality; experimannetal film form and narrative. His other films include Blue Velvet(1986), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me(1992) and Lost Highway(1997)
What year was it produced?
2001
Who produced it - people and companies?
People - Mary Sweeny, Alain Sarde, Neal Edelstein, Michael Polaire, Tony Krantz
Companies - Studiocanal, Asymmetrical Productions, Universal Pictures, Les Films Alain Sarde
What was the budget?
$15 million
How much did it make at the box office?
$20.1 million
Which country produced it?
America
Cinematographer?
Peter Demming
Editor?
Mary Sweeny
Costume Designer?
Amy Stofsky, Durinda Wood
Sound Designer?
David Lynch
Composer?
Aneglo Badalamenti
Screenwriter?
David Lynch
Who played Diane/Betty?
Naomi Watts
Who played Camillia/Rita?
Melissa George
Who played Adam Kesher?
Justin Theroux
What was it filmed on?
Panavision Panaflex Platinum, Panavision Primo Lenses
Were there any production issues?
The film was first intended to be a TV series for ABC. After the piolt the series was scrapped. The script was picked up a year later by Studiocanal, leading Lynch to write an extra 18 pages of script, as well as re-shoot new bits.
