David Lynch Double Feature
FRI 14 & SAT 15 MAR | 7PM| Arc Cinema | $26/$20
In commemoration of his passing earlier this year, we invite you to enjoy two masterpieces by the acclaimed director of Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, David Lynch.
1980 | M | 119 mins | DCP | UK | D: David Lynch
A poignant portrayal of a man exploited for his appearance, filmed in black-and-white and directed by acclaimed director, David Lynch.
With his physical appearance affected by a rare genetic disorder (now thought to be Proteus Syndrome), John Merrick (John Hurt) is discovered by Dr Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) while being exploited as a freak show novelty. As Treves takes Merrick into his care, Merrick’s true intellect and humanity comes to the fore. Despite Treves friendship though, Merrick’s differences continue to make him a target for exploitation.
Shot in stunning black-and-white, David Lynch’s second directorial feature received eight Oscar nominations, including the first of Lynch’s three Best Director nominations. The film also won the César Award for Best Foreign Film and BAFTAs for Best Film, Best Actor (Hurt) and Best Production Design.
‘An absorbing and satisfying drama, and Hurt’s Merrick is very powerful.’ – The Guardian
1986 | R18+ | 120 mins | 35mm | US | D: David Lynch
A college student uncovers the seedy underbelly of small-town North Carolina in David Lynch’s cult classic neo-noir.
The discovery of a severed ear lying in a field near small-town Lumberton, North Carolina, sets of the mystery investigation at the heart of this neo-noir classic. College student Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan) teams up with local Sandy Williams (Laura dern) and quickly finds himself drawn into a seedy underworld.
More divisive and less awarded that his earlier The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet nevertheless earned David Lynch another Oscar nomination for Best Director and has gone on to firmly establish its place as a cult classic.
‘Blue Velvet is David Lynch in peak form, and represents (to date) his most accomplished motion picture.’ - ReelViews
Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.
In commemoration of his passing earlier this year, we invite you to enjoy two masterpieces by the acclaimed director of Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, David Lynch.
The Elephant Man
FRI 14 MAR | 7PM | Arc Cinema1980 | M | 119 mins | DCP | UK | D: David Lynch
A poignant portrayal of a man exploited for his appearance, filmed in black-and-white and directed by acclaimed director, David Lynch.
With his physical appearance affected by a rare genetic disorder (now thought to be Proteus Syndrome), John Merrick (John Hurt) is discovered by Dr Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) while being exploited as a freak show novelty. As Treves takes Merrick into his care, Merrick’s true intellect and humanity comes to the fore. Despite Treves friendship though, Merrick’s differences continue to make him a target for exploitation.
Shot in stunning black-and-white, David Lynch’s second directorial feature received eight Oscar nominations, including the first of Lynch’s three Best Director nominations. The film also won the César Award for Best Foreign Film and BAFTAs for Best Film, Best Actor (Hurt) and Best Production Design.
‘An absorbing and satisfying drama, and Hurt’s Merrick is very powerful.’ – The Guardian
Blue Velvet
SAT 15 MAR | 7PM | Arc Cinema1986 | R18+ | 120 mins | 35mm | US | D: David Lynch
A college student uncovers the seedy underbelly of small-town North Carolina in David Lynch’s cult classic neo-noir.
The discovery of a severed ear lying in a field near small-town Lumberton, North Carolina, sets of the mystery investigation at the heart of this neo-noir classic. College student Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan) teams up with local Sandy Williams (Laura dern) and quickly finds himself drawn into a seedy underworld.
More divisive and less awarded that his earlier The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet nevertheless earned David Lynch another Oscar nomination for Best Director and has gone on to firmly establish its place as a cult classic.
‘Blue Velvet is David Lynch in peak form, and represents (to date) his most accomplished motion picture.’ - ReelViews
Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.
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