David Lynch: The Art Life

David Lynch revisits his formative years in this intimate documentary, shot in his studio.

  • Director

    Jon Nguyen

  • USA 2016. 88min

  • Digital

  • Certificate

    15

This essential documentary layers together intimate conversations recorded with David Lynch, as well as footage of him painting and playing with his daughter in this studio. Lynch discusses his upbringing, pursuing a career as a painter and the path that led to his first feature, Eraserhead. He also discusses his philosophy about leading a creative life. It is a deep and enriching portrait of a treasured artist.

Kimberley Sheehan

The screening of David Lynch: The Art Life on Wednesday 14 January 21:00 NFT2 will be presented with Descriptive subtitles.

See a screening of this film on 31 January with an intro by producer Sabrina Sutherland.

Also available on BFI Player