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The Key to Mulholland Drive: Understanding David Lynch and his Street of Darkness
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781717908711
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 25 2018
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.33 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
David Lynch's Mulholland Drive is considered one of the most enigmatic masterpieces in film history. In this 2025 updated edition, media scholar Christian Hardinghaus unravels the complex plot and hidden layers of meaning in the surreal thriller. For anyone seeking to understand Mulholland Drive and Lynch's vision, this work includes:
- A detailed analysis of dream logic and symbolism
- The chronology of the true events behind the nonlinear narrative structure
- Insightful background information on the film's production history
- Fascinating perspectives on Lynch's creative visions
With his expertise in complex narratives, Hardinghaus guides readers through the labyrinthine twists of the plot, offering entirely new perspectives on the film. This new edition of the highly cited 2014 book features a moving obituary for the director, who passed away in 2025, and pays tribute to his artistic legacy.
Kino.de (January 23, 2025) writes: 'For those wishing to delve deeper into the essence of Lynch's thriller, we highly recommend Christian Hardinghaus's Decoding Mulholland Drive.'
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