Drive Timeline ( Real )

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September 16, 2011

Release of 'Drive' (2011)

The American action drama film 'Drive,' directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Ryan Gosling, was released in the United States and internationally, gaining critical acclaim and cult status.

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January 15, 2012

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama Nomination

Ryan Gosling was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his role in 'Drive' at the Golden Globe Awards.

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May 21, 2011

Cannes Film Festival Screening

'Drive' was screened at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, where director Nicolas Winding Refn won the Best Director Award.

Drive Timeline ( Fictional )

job_start
Early 2010s

Driver Starts New Job

The Driver begins working as a Hollywood stunt driver and a getaway driver for criminals.

relationship_start
Early 2010s

Driver Meets Irene

Driver meets his neighbor Irene and forms a connection with her and her son, Benicio.

relationship_development
Early 2010s

Driver Begins Romance

Driver and Irene grow closer, and he starts developing feelings for her.

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Mid 2010s

Standard Robbery Heist

Driver aids Standard Gabriel in a heist to pay off his debt but the robbery goes wrong leading to Standard's death.

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Mid 2010s

Driver Takes Care of Benicio

After Standard's death, Driver takes responsibility to protect Irene and her son Benicio.

crime_event
Mid 2010s

Driver Plans Heist to Save Irene

Driver agrees to help the dangerous criminal Bernie Rose to earn money to protect Irene and Benicio.

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Late 2010s

Confrontation and Violence

Driver confronts Bernie Rose and Nino, leading to a violent showdown.

resolution
Late 2010s

Driver Leaves Irene and Benicio

Driver, wounded but alive, leaves Irene and Benicio behind to protect them from his dangerous life.