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Deep Dive: Lynch/Oz (2023)

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Lynch/Oz
Lynch/Oz is a documentary directed and written by Alexandre O. Philippe, focusing on the influence of The Wizard of Oz (1939) on filmmaker David Lynch. The film originated from Lynch's comments during a Q&A at the 2001 New York Film Festival, where he stated, 'There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about The Wizard of Oz.' The documentary reevaluates Lynch's filmography, from his first short film, The Alphabet (1969), to his series Twin Peaks: The Return (2017), through the lens of this influence. The film is structured into six chapters, each narrated by various filmmakers and critics, including Karyn Kusama and John Waters. It features hundreds of film clips to illustrate the connections between Lynch's work and The Wizard of Oz, presenting a unique analysis of Lynch's surrealist style in relation to the classic film. The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2022, and received a limited theatrical release in the UK and North America in 2023.

Why Watch

  • •See how The Wizard of Oz shaped David Lynch's films.
  • •Meet narrators like John Waters sharing unique insights.
  • •Find out about Lynch's first short film, The Alphabet.

Did You Know

•Lynch/Oz premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2022.
•The film features contributions from narrators like Karyn Kusama and John Waters.
•It has an 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 74 reviews.
•The film runs for 108 minutes.

Perfect For

David Lynch fansFilm theory enthusiastsClassic cinema lovers