David Lynch: What is unique and cult director

Who is this David Lynch and what is he famous?

David Lynch - one of the most famous representatives of the independent cinema. In simple terms, Lynch always does exactly what he wants, and that's the way he wants. In his filmography there are only a few examples of when he took off on the order of the studio, such as the painting "Dune" by Frank Herbert's novel. But the director was unhappy with the final result, and even removed his name from the credits of the full version of the film.

Basically Lynch takes their own stories in their scenario. Most often they are filled with mysticism, they have a lot of symbolism and hidden meanings. And often the films directed by very ambiguous ending, without giving specific answers to these questions, and allowing the viewer to search for meaning.

The author's approach is totally unique and creative style brought David Lynch's repeated nomination for "Oscar" awards at Cannes and other well-deserved awards.

What is so unique in his work?

Lynch form of presentation and the picture itself is often more important than the plot. This is logical, given that he is an artist by training. The director submits his thought through symbols are not always obvious. In many movies you can see the curtains (often red) or shutters, as if separating the different worlds, hear the crackle of electricity. Heroes over and over again can perform the same action or to repeat the same phrase, showing cyclical event. But while Lynch is not fully immersed in abstraction or formalism. In his paintings there is content and characters, with this real live people who want to empathize.

In the descriptions of David Lynch's films in different encyclopedias can often see the section "interpretation", and this is no coincidence. Not all of his films can be understood clearly, and the director refuses to explain the meaning. His work is like to interpret Freud's followers, talking about the repressed memories or the repetition compulsion.

On the other hand, many fans and did refuse to treat the paintings somehow a certain way and just enjoy the picture and story parts. Lynch product may consist of two substantially unbonded portions. Or most of the film can be a dream or a fantasy. Or part of the plot - the shooting of the film, and the second part - the penetration of this film to life. Tell where reality and fiction is not always possible.

The unusual approach to filming the director?

Lynch loves spontaneity and naturalness. To audition for the film "Mulholland Drive" actor Justin Theroux came straight off the plane. So he was all in black, wrinkled and disheveled. It is in this way and it showed in the film. And during the filming of the first season of "Twin Peaks" director forbidden to change the flickering lamp over the table, because it created a mystical effect.

But most of all, this approach is reflected in the selection of actors. Yes, David Lynch, as well as many well-known directors (eg Christopher Nolan), Often working with the same people. Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern, Naomi Watts, and many other artists appearing in several of his paintings. But at the same time in the frame, you can see a completely unfamiliar faces.

The thing is that many of those who shoots Lynch, are not professional actors. Frank Silva, who played in the TV series "Twin Peaks" evil spirit Bob worked on the set decorator, and Harry Goaz, who got the role of a funny deputy sheriff, Andy worked as a driver and once picked up by David Lynch. The same trend is observed in later works director. In the smaller roles in the film "Mulholland Drive," starring stunt coordinator group, script editor and even composer Angelo Badalamenti.

What are the work of David Lynch need to look in the first place?

During his long career as the director he took not so many films, so get acquainted with almost all of his great work the works will not be. But there are a few starting points for viewing the paintings beginning of David Lynch.

blue velvet

• A detective thriller.
• USA 1986.
• Duration: 120 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

Young Jeffrey Beaumont is near his home severed human ear. At first, he simply hands over the find to the police, but then curiosity draws him into a strange and dangerous history. Jeffrey learns about the singer Dorothy, her family tragedy and violent drug dealers Frank.

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Twin Peaks

• Drama, fantasy, horror.
• USA, 1990.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,9.

FBI agent Dale Cooper arrives in the small town of Twin Peaks to investigate the mysterious murder of a local high school student Laura Palmer. Simple and quiet at first glance, the city is filled with mystery and mysticism, and many of its residents lead a double life and hide very dark side of his nature.

David Lynch originally conceived to remove only eight runs, leaving the ending open. But the high ratings the show forced the producers to release a sequel. The filming of the second season of himself Lynch almost did not participate, but later issued a separate film prequel "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk."

It is because of dissatisfaction with the plot of the second season of the director for many years refused to work on the third, until I got the opportunity to shoot exactly what he wants.

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Mulholland Drive

• Psychological detective story, neo-noir drama.
• USA, 2001.
• Duration: 147 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,0.

Mysterious girl trying to shoot at the car, but the sudden car accident It interferes with the plans of criminals. Amnesiac, she comes to the house, where she settled aspiring actress Betty. They come together and try to understand the mysterious past of a stranger. But history can acquire an unexpected turn so that it is impossible to predict.

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What else to see if all the films of Lynch are already familiar?

Pick analogues David Lynch's creativity is very difficult, and so it is unique. But it can also try to find a similar atmosphere for movies.

corpse

• Fantasy, drama, western.
• USA, Germany, Japan, 1995.
• Duration: 121 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,7.

The film is another brilliant representative of independent film Jim Jarmusch tells the story of a young accountant, who had gone to the Wild West. By chance, he becomes a member of shootings and is injured. Indian nursed his nicknamed Nobody, taking the young man for his full namesake - a long-dead poet William Blake. At Blake and no escape from his pursuers who want to get a reward for the head of an Indian and a former accountant discovers significant changes in his personality.

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Donnie Darko

• Fiction, thriller, drama.
• USA, 2001.
• Duration: 113 min.
• IMDb: 8,1.

One young Donnie night out of the house, obeying the orders of a telepathic person in the bunny suit. And exactly at this time in his room falls from the engine of the aircraft. From that moment in the life of Donnie begin to happen strange events: whether he foresees the future, whether it itself creates, or is in a time loop. But nobody knows what will his actions and that of a man in a suit rabbit he meets regularly.

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Kingdom

• Horror, fantasy, drama.
• Denmark, Italy, Germany, France, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, 1994.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,4.

The series of Lars Von Trier, which is sometimes referred to as the European answer to "Twin Peaks" says staff neurosurgery department of the Royal Hospital in Denmark. In the story there are several lines that eventually intertwine in a most peculiar way. The patient hears the cry of long-dead girl. The pathologist is trying to get the patient's liver sarcoma. Surgeon hide their mistakes during surgery. More in the series there are ghosts, disappearing ambulance and more, providing a surreal dimension.

Is it for David Lynch is so important music in the film?

Approach directed to the soundtracks always very meticulous. Even when working on "Blue Velvet," he found a permanent composer - Angelo Badalamenti, who wrote music for many films of Lynch. The best known may be called the title theme from the TV series "Twin Peaks", familiar to almost everyone.

In addition to the background music and the main themes in many of the films of David Lynch has some musical inserts and live performances of bands. In real clubs on the set or in the mystical places in his paintings play a well-known and not-so team. And the name of the movie "Blue Velvet" and refers to all of the popular old song Blue Velvet.

Not lagging behind this trend and the new season of "Twin Peaks". Each episode ends with the performance of a group or artist. Once there appear even Nine Inch Nails.

Music in life is only limited by Lynch movies?

A talented person is talented in everything. David Lynch comes up with a scenario, making films, draws pictures and writes music. He is passionate about this for a long time. Lynch is often little-known performers and helping them to progress, recording and releasing their music. So it was with singer Julee Cruise, for which he is also writing lyrics. Almost the same thing happened with Kristen Bell, which Lynch recorded the soundtrack for the film "Inland Empire" later released a joint album This Train, and now has taken on the role of Tamara Preston agent in the new season of "Twin Peaks. "

Furthermore, it has remixed to form the composition. And since the beginning of the XXI century, David Lynch, and began to produce their own albums of electronic music. He recorded in his studio, and even singing, but his voice is often highly distorted.

What more can be learned about the director?

For a long time David Lynch was quite reserved and shy and gave few interviews, but later became a very good speaker. According to the director himself, helps him transcendental meditation. He has traveled the world, talking about meditation, and even published a book "Catching the Big Fish».

And if you want to learn more about his childhood and early career director, you can see the documentary "Life in Art", in which he talks about his life.

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