The universe of film and television is in mourning after the death of David Lynch, one of the most influential directors and screenwriters of his generation. The creator of iconic films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive”in addition to the revolutionary series “Twin Peaks”died last Thursday, at the age of 78, after several months battling pulmonary emphysema caused by smoking.
Lynch not only reinvented the rules of mysterybut he left an indelible mark with his dreamlike and disturbing style. The story of Laura Palmer, the young woman whose murder uncovered the darkest secrets of the small town that gives its name to the series, captured millions of viewers. in the ’90s.
From the enigmatic phrase “The owl is not what it seems,” to the chilling encounters with Bob, “Twin Peaks” built a world full of symbols, dreams and enigmas. Its influence extends to today, being considered a cultural milestone. David Lynch took the mystery of Laura Palmer to another level, challenging the traditional narratives of the time and leaving questions that still resonate among fans.
David Lynch and the mystery that consecrated him | The beginnings
Lynch He began his career as a painter, before entering film.with animated and live action short films. His first feature film, Eraserhead (1977), became a cult classic on the midnight screening circuit. Made over five years, it caught the attention of Mel Brooks, who hired him to direct “The Elephant Man” (1980), which received eight Oscar nominationsincluding best director for Lynch.
Despite this success, his career had its ups and downs. However, he recovered with “Blue Velvet” (1986), a disturbing story about the dark side of a small town American, and with “Wild at Heart” (1990), which won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Festival.
On television, “Twin Peaks” (1990), created with Mark Frost, received 14 Emmy Award nominations in its first season. Although it lost audiences in its second year, it maintained a cult following that fueled a movie (Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, 1992) and a revival in 2017 with a third season on Showtime.
In addition to film and television, Lynch He explored other forms of expression, such as painting, experimental music and comics.
