Death of David Lynch: 5 films and 1 cult series to absolutely see

Published on January 17, 2025 at 9:09 a.m.

The seventh lost one of its emblematic directors. This Thursday, January 16, David Lynch died at the age of 78. The news, made official by the filmmaker’s family, surprised the world. “There is a great void in the world now that he is no longer with us,” they said with emotion. “But, as he said, ‘Keep your eyes on the donut and not the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”

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David Lynch films to see at least once in your life

David Lynch has undeniably left his mark on cinema. He began his career in the 1970s and is the author of around ten feature films. Most of them – if not all – have entered the Pantheon of cult films. When we think of David Lynch, we inevitably think of landmark works such as “Mulholland Drive” (2001) with Naomi Watts and Laura Harring. But also “Sailor and Lula” (1990), led by the duo Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage, “Blue Velvet” (1986) with Isabella Rossellini, “Elephant Man” (1980) or even “Dune” (1984) which, at time of its release, is far from unanimous.

Director, musician, painter… David Lynch has not confined himself to the seventh art. He is a true jack of all trades, taking a dark and surreal look at humanity. In 1990, he shook the world of the small screen with a captivating series: “Twin Peaks”. A psychological drama, combining police investigation, supernatural elements, dreamlike atmosphere and unique characters.