Question 1

Why did David Lynch choose the title 'Inland Empire' for his film?

Accepted Answer

Laura Dern mentioned her husband was from the Inland Empire region, and Lynch loved the sound of the words 'inland' and 'empire,' deciding to use them as the title.

Question 2

What unusual marketing tactic did David Lynch use to promote the film?

Accepted Answer

Lynch sat in Hollywood with a billboard saying 'For Your Consideration, Laura Dern' while holding a real cow, as he couldn't buy ads in trade publications.

Question 3

Which festivals screened 'Inland Empire' in 2006?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at AFI Fest, New York Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival in 2006.

Question 4

How did Laura Dern describe the project's origin?

Accepted Answer

Dern said the project began with a phone call from David Lynch asking, 'Do you want to come and experiment?'

Question 5

What surreal elements drive the plot of 'Inland Empire'?

Accepted Answer

Actress Nikki Grace's world becomes surreal after landing a lead role in a cursed film, blending realities with themes of infidelity, reincarnation, and supernatural forces.

Question 6

Why did David Lynch choose the title 'Inland Empire' for this film?

Accepted Answer

Laura Dern mentioned her husband was from the Inland Empire area, and Lynch loved the sound of the words 'inland' and 'empire', deciding on them as the title.

Question 7

What unusual method did David Lynch use to advertise the film?

Accepted Answer

He sat in Hollywood with a billboard saying 'For Your Consideration, Laura Dern' while holding a real cow, as he couldn't buy ads in trades.

Question 8

Which festivals featured 'Inland Empire' in 2006?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at AFI Fest, New York Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival in 2006.

Question 9

What is the central conflict in 'Inland Empire'?

Accepted Answer

Actress Nikki Grace gets the lead in a cursed film, causing her world to become surreal and blend realities with themes of infidelity and supernatural forces.

Question 10

Who plays the lead character Nikki Grace in the film?

Accepted Answer

Laura Dern portrays Nikki Grace, as well as the character Susan Blue.

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