French Surrealism and It's Influence on Mulholland Drive

Perhaps the most common technique used in French Surrealist films, which inspired Mulholland Drive, was the fact that most plots led to confusion and disturbance.  I guess the art of Surrealism is just that.  Confusion of the mind; allowing you to make assumptions and draw your own conclusions, whether they're right or wrong.  The lack of structure in films like Un Chien Andalou can also be seen in some of the scenes of Mulholland Drive. Quick shots, fast scene transitions, and close ups, are just a few of the techniques used to create that "Is this really happening? What's really going on?" feeling. I received the exact same feeling as we watched L'age d'Or.  The erotic notions that took place between the couple as they lunged and kissed on each other, as well as other inanimate (i.e. the statue's foot) throughout the movie reminded me of the different lesbian and affair scenes that took place in Mulholland Drive. That dreamy, hazy suggestion of flashbacks, dreams, and confusion, was also a great technique used in the early 1920's and 1930's that could also claim its stake for being an inspiration to the David Lynch film.