David Lynch
The Elephant Man - The Last Take
The true story of John Merrick, a severely disfigured man whose journey from exploitation to dignity highlights the profound themes of human cruelty, compassion, and societal judgment.
Head of Programming Sophie about 'The Elephant Man':
Lynch’s breakthrough film tells a relatively conventional story about John Merrick, known as "The Elephant Man" due to his severe physical deformities, who is exploited as a sideshow attraction in a traveling circus. Poignant and haunting, it is an essential film for anyone seeking to understand Lynch’s body of work and his unique perspective on the world.
Teamleider programmering Sophie over 'The Elephant Man':
Lynch’ doorbraakfilm is een voor zijn doen conventioneel verhaal over John Merrick, die door zijn fysieke afwijkingen bekend staan als ‘The Elephant Man’ en te kijk wordt gezet in een rondreizend circus. Ontroerend en huiveringwekkend, en een onmisbare film voor wie het oeuvre van Lynch en zijn kijk op de wereld beter wil leren kennen.
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.