Goldsmiths - University of London

LYNCH - 'Behind the Curtain: The Artist at Work'

(A unique David Lynch event featuring an exclusive sneak-preview of the documentary)

Date: 18 October 2007
Location: Ian Gulland Lecture Theatre, 6.30pm

A film that gives us a rare glimpse into the mind of the man who created such classic films as Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart and Mulholland Drive.

Compiled from over two years of footage, the film is an intimate portrait of Lynch's creative process as he completes his latest film, INLAND EMPIRE. We follow Lynch as he discovers beauty in ideas, leading us on a journey through the abstract, which ultimately unveils his cinematic vision.

The director of the documentary immersed himself in David Lynch's world, living and working in Lynch's home, gathering 700 hours of footage over two years. His unobtrusive style has captured a personal side of David Lynch never seen before.

The film reveals Lynch not only as one of the most original and compelling directors of contemporary film, but also as an artist who continues to explore and experiment in countless mediums. We witness his "hands on" approach to painting, sculpting, music and screenwriting. His enthusiasm is infectious; inspiring us to tap into the well of creativity that Lynch believe we all have.

Website - www.lynchdocumentary.com (Director: blackANDwhite)

Special guest: Jon Nguyen (Producer of LYNCH)

Jon Nguyen will introduce the film and answer questions from the audience after the screening.