David Lynch
David Lynch Shorts - The Last Take
Step into the surreal world of David Lynch’s early short films—where nightmares, art, and imagination collide.
Before David Lynch became known for his iconic feature films, he crafted a series of short films that encapsulate his unique vision—blending surreal imagery, unsettling sound design, and dreamlike narratives. These early works lay the groundwork for the themes and aesthetics that would define his later career. From nightmarish animations to eerie character studies, Lynch’s shorts offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a filmmaker unafraid to push boundaries.
We are screening the following shorts:
Six Men Getting Sick (1966) – 4 min
The Alphabet (1968) – 4 min
The Grandmother (1970) – 34 min
The Amputee – Version 1 (1973) – 5 min
The Amputee – Version 2 (1973) – 4 min
Lumière (1995) – 1 min
Please note that the short films do not contain subtitles.
Voordat David Lynch bekend werd met zijn iconische speelfilms, maakte hij een reeks korte films die zijn unieke visie perfect weergeven—een mix van surrealistische beelden, verontrustend geluid en droomachtige verhalen. Deze vroege werken vormen de basis voor de thema's en esthetiek die later zijn carrière zouden definiëren. Van nachtmerrieachtige animaties tot mysterieuze karakterstudies, Lynch’s korte films bieden een fascinerende blik in de geest van een filmmaker die grenzen durft te verleggen.
Wij vertonen de volgende korte films:
Six Men Getting Sick (1966) – 4 min
The Alphabet (1968) – 4 min
The Grandmother (1970) – 34 min
The Amputee – Version 1 (1973) – 5 min
The Amputee – Version 2 (1973) – 4 min
Lumière (1995) – 1 min
Let op: de korte films bevatten geen ondertitels.
The Last Take: David Lynch
The Last Take is a special Filmhuis Den Haag series celebrating the legacy of recently departed film legends through their most iconic works. This January, we honor the incomparable David Lynch with screenings of five of his greatest films: Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, Lost Highway, and Inland Empire. Additionally, we are also screening a selection of his short films.
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The amputee
