Lynch/Oz

Lynch/Oz

2023 · 108 min · EN · 6.9 (35 votes)
Dir. Alexandre O. Philippe · Starring Amy Nicholson, Rodney Ascher, John Waters, Karyn Kusama, Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead · Music Aaron Lawrence
Documentary

Victor Fleming’s 1939 film The Wizard of Oz is one of David Lynch’s most enduring obsessions. This documentary goes over the rainbow to explore this Technicolor through-line in Lynch’s work.

VIBE

This is an intellectual deep-dive into the subconscious connections between two cinematic titans. It feels like a thoughtful, analytical journey, unraveling layers of influence and obsession with a cinephilic gaze. It's a surreal and introspective exploration of artistic inspiration.

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