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The Limbo Theory (by Эолк) While most interpret the second part of the movie as Diane's dream or delusion, there is another perspective that can be considered. I believe that this second part is actually a limbo or purgatory, an intermediate space between life and death where Diane and Camilla have the opportunity to confront their mistakes and reconcile before moving on to their final destination. In spiritualist traditions, some theories suggest that when a person dies unnaturally, especially in a tragic or violent way, their soul can become trapped in an intermediate plane, unaware of their condition. This state of existence is characterized by confusion, disorientation, and, in some cases, the repetition of past events until the truth is finally accepted. These beliefs explain various aspects of Mulholland Drive's narrative, including Camilla's amnesia (who, in this limbo, assumes the identity of Rita) and Diane's illusion that she is Betty, an idealized version of herself. The mysterious blue box and its key symbolize the absolute knowledge of the truth. They represent the moment when the characters finally understand who they really are and the mistakes they have made. In the real world, Diane was responsible for Camilla's murder, motivated by jealousy. Camilla, on the other hand, was a self-centered person who ridiculed her lover. However, in limbo, these facts are temporarily concealed, allowing them to relive a pure and naïve love before the truth inevitably resurfaces. Many believe that Camilla never truly loved Diane, making this theory seem unlikely, after all, for two souls to reconcile in the afterlife, there must be mutual love. However, perhaps Camilla was simply experiencing an episode of compulsory heterosexuality. Deep down, she loved Diane, but she couldn't cope with the pressures of being a lesbian and was drawn toward a life of wealth and success. Being a lesbian must be incredibly difficult. You risk losing friends, being disowned by your family, being hated simply for existing, being treated as a fetish, and much worse. Camilla chose a life of privilege without those struggles. It was selfish, but also very human. Continuing with the theory, The Cowboy, an omnipresent and controlling figure, could be interpreted as the personification of Death itself. The Club Silencio might represent a moment of spiritual revelation, a final warning for Diane and Camilla before the truth is fully revealed. The fact that everything in the club is an illusion, that the sounds aren't real, and the performances are merely projections, reflects the very nature of limbo. I'm not sure if it's true but I've been told that Lynch believes in spiritualism, which makes this theory seem less far-fetched.
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