Director: David Lynch directed "Mulholland Drive," released in 2001. Lynch is renowned for his surreal and often enigmatic storytelling, with films like "Blue Velvet" and the TV series "Twin Peaks." "Mulholland Drive" showcases Lynch's unique ability to blend dreamlike sequences with dark, psychological drama, creating a film that is both puzzling and captivating.
Plot: The film follows Betty Elms (Naomi Watts), an aspiring actress who arrives in Los Angeles and discovers an amnesiac woman (Laura Harring) in her aunt's apartment. As Betty helps the woman, who adopts the name Rita, to recover her memories, they unravel a gripping mystery involving a car crash, an ominous key, and a sinister conspiracy. The narrative, filled with twists and surreal elements, explores themes of identity, dreams, and the dark side of Hollywood.
Awards: "Mulholland Drive" received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival for David Lynch. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director and has been included in numerous "best of" film lists over the years.
Director-Approved 4K UHD + Blu-Ray Special Edition Features
- New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director David Lynch and director of photography Peter Deming, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack (4K UHD disc only)
- One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- Interviews from 2015 with Lynch; Deming; actors Naomi Watts, Justin Theroux, and Laura Harring; composer Angelo Badalamenti; production designer Jack Fisk; and casting director Johanna Ray
- On-set footage
- Deleted scene
- Trailer
- PLUS: An interview with Lynch from the 2005 edition of filmmaker and writer Chris Rodley’s book Lynch on Lynch
