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Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted

Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted

19905.90h 50m

Overview

After her boyfriend ends their relationship, the dreamself of a heartbroken woman floats through the air over an industrial wasteland singing ballads of love.

Directed by David Lynch
Produced by Angelo Badalamenti, David Lynch, John Wentworth
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Top Cast

Julee Cruise

Julee Cruise

The Dreamself of the Heartbroken Woman

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Heartbroken Woman

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Heartbreaker

L

Lisa Giobbi

Female Dancer

F

Félix Blaska

Male Dancer

Michael J. Anderson

Michael J. Anderson

Woodsman (Twin A)

A

Andre Badalamenti

Clarinet Soloist (Twin B)

J

John Bell

The Tall Skinned Deer

W

Warick Bright

Snare Drummer

C

Chris Johnston

Snare Drummer

Themes & Keywords

hallucinationmusicalavant garde

About Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted

Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted is a music film released in 1990 exploring themes of hallucination, musical, avant garde. Directed by David Lynch, it stars Julee Cruise, Laura Dern, Nicolas Cage. After her boyfriend ends their relationship, the dreamself of a heartbroken woman floats through the air over an industrial wasteland singing ballads of love.

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