David Lynch: The Art Life

Name: David Lynch: The Art Life
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-02-15
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 7
Cast: David Lynch, Lula Lynch

2017·Movie·NR·89 min·★ 7.0(219)

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“Experience a unique documentary event: exploring the life and the mind of the creative genius behind David Lynch.”

An intimate journey through the formative years of David Lynch's life. From his idyllic upbringing in small town America to the dark streets of Philadelphia, we follow Lynch as he traces the events that have helped to shape one of cinema's most enigmatic directors.

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About David Lynch: The Art Life

David Lynch: The Art Life is a 2017 English-language documentary film directed by Jon Nguyen and Rick Barnes. The cast is led by David Lynch, Lula Lynch. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

David Lynch: The Art Life was produced by Kong Gulerod Film, Duck Diver Films, and Hideout Films and made in United States of America. It was released on February 15, 2017, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director: Jon Nguyen, Rick Barnes
Release date: February 15, 2017
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Box office: $0 million
Production: Kong Gulerod Film, Duck Diver Films, Hideout Films

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David Lynch: The Art Life cast & crew

David Lynch: The Art Life was directed by Jon Nguyen and Rick Barnes.

The cast features David Lynch as Self and Lula Lynch as Self - David Lynch's Daughter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jonatan Bengta, cinematography is by Jason S., and it was produced by Josefine Bothe and Vince Di Meglio.

Is David Lynch: The Art Life worth watching?

David Lynch: The Art Life holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 219 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, David Lynch: The Art Life is worth a place on your watchlist.

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