𝑴𝒖𝒍𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 (𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟏)

Mulholland Drive, directed by David Lynch, is a surreal psychological thriller that blurs the lines between dream and reality. The film begins with a mysterious woman (later known as Rita) surviving a car crash on Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. Disoriented and suffering from amnesia, she wanders into an apartment where she is discovered by Betty, a bright and optimistic aspiring actress who has just arrived in LA to pursue her dreams.

The two women form a bond and set out to uncover Rita’s true identity. Their investigation leads them into a strange, dreamlike version of Hollywood filled with cryptic clues, eerie characters, and a sense of growing unease. As Betty becomes more deeply involved, their relationship intensifies—both emotionally and romantically—until reality begins to unravel.

Midway through the film, the narrative abruptly shifts. Betty is revealed to be Diane, a struggling actress consumed by jealousy, heartbreak, and guilt after being rejected by her lover—now seemingly Rita in a new form, named Camilla. The earlier events of the film are recontextualized as Diane’s fantasy—an idealized dream that masks her emotional collapse and the dark consequences of her actions.

In the end, Mulholland Drive is a haunting and complex meditation on identity, delusion, ambition, and the dark side of Hollywood. It leaves viewers with more questions than answers, inviting endless interpretation and analysis.