Inside David Lynch’s Cinematic Universe Lynch/Oz, a Documentary Exploring the Director’s World, to Screen at the DFT
Updated Jun 13, 2023
DETROIT, MI (June 13, 2023) — The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is hosting a weekend of screenings of Lynch/Oz, the 2022 documentary about cinematic genius of David Lynch, at the Detroit Film Theatre on June 16 - 18.
Directed by acclaimed documentarian Alexandre O. Phillipe, Lynch/Oz explores Lynch's obsession with the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, and how recurring images and themes from that movie—saturated color, red shoes, howling winds, a longing for home—became part of the director’s own iconography and his unique, highly stylized, often unsettling films. Phillipe’s use of split-screen montages to show this evolution feature beautifully restored footage from Lynch’s greatest films, including Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, Mulholland Drive, and Twin Peaks.
"Lynch/Oz is an extraordinary documentary,” said Elliot Wilhelm, Curator of Film Programs at the DIA. “It provides an in-depth exploration of the director’s creative process, and showcases his ability to weave a complex tapestry of themes and emotions."
Don't miss this exceptional cinematic experience. Join us at the Detroit Film Theatre on June 16 - 18. for a journey into the mind of a modern visionary.
For more about Lynch/Oz and to purchase tickets, go to dia.org/events/lynchoz.
About the Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is considered one of the premier art museums in the US and houses more than 60,000 works of art that offer a multicultural survey of human creativity from ancient times to the 21st century. With a collection that includes the first Vincent van Gogh painting to be acquired by an American museum (Self-Portrait, 1887), Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals (1932–33) and more, the DIA is renowned for its quality, range, and depth.
The DIA has a clear mission: to provide every visitor with an opportunity to find personal meaning in art. Whether you're an art expert or simply someone who appreciates beauty, the DIA wants you to connect with its collection in a meaningful way. Learn more at DIA.org, and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
Museum hours
Tuesday‒Thursday: 9 a.m.‒ 4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.‒9 p.m.
Saturday‒Sunday: 10 a.m.‒5 p.m.
General admission is always free for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County residents.
Media contact: Megan Hawthorne, mhawthorne@dia.org
DETROIT, MI (June 13, 2023) — The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is hosting a weekend of screenings of Lynch/Oz, the 2022 documentary about cinematic genius of David Lynch, at the Detroit Film Theatre on June 16 - 18.
Directed by acclaimed documentarian Alexandre O. Phillipe, Lynch/Oz explores Lynch's obsession with the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, and how recurring images and themes from that movie—saturated color, red shoes, howling winds, a longing for home—became part of the director’s own iconography and his unique, highly stylized, often unsettling films. Phillipe’s use of split-screen montages to show this evolution feature beautifully restored footage from Lynch’s greatest films, including Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, Mulholland Drive, and Twin Peaks.
"Lynch/Oz is an extraordinary documentary,” said Elliot Wilhelm, Curator of Film Programs at the DIA. “It provides an in-depth exploration of the director’s creative process, and showcases his ability to weave a complex tapestry of themes and emotions."
Don't miss this exceptional cinematic experience. Join us at the Detroit Film Theatre on June 16 - 18. for a journey into the mind of a modern visionary.
For more about Lynch/Oz and to purchase tickets, go to dia.org/events/lynchoz.
About the Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is considered one of the premier art museums in the US and houses more than 60,000 works of art that offer a multicultural survey of human creativity from ancient times to the 21st century. With a collection that includes the first Vincent van Gogh painting to be acquired by an American museum (Self-Portrait, 1887), Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals (1932–33) and more, the DIA is renowned for its quality, range, and depth.
The DIA has a clear mission: to provide every visitor with an opportunity to find personal meaning in art. Whether you're an art expert or simply someone who appreciates beauty, the DIA wants you to connect with its collection in a meaningful way. Learn more at DIA.org, and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
Museum hours
Tuesday‒Thursday: 9 a.m.‒ 4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.‒9 p.m.
Saturday‒Sunday: 10 a.m.‒5 p.m.
General admission is always free for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County residents.
Media contact: Megan Hawthorne, mhawthorne@dia.org