Documentary 'Lynch/Oz' Explores David Lynch's Obsession with The Wizard of Oz

The documentary 'Lynch/Oz', directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, examines David Lynch's lifelong obsession with Victor Fleming's 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz'. The film premiered in Italy at the 17th Rome Film Festival and was nominated for Best Documentary at the London Film Festival 2022. It also won awards at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2022 and the Tribeca Film Festival 2022. 'Lynch/Oz' is being released in Italian cinemas as a special event on May 15, 16, and 17, distributed by Wanted Cinema. The documentary is structured into six chapters, each guided by notable filmmakers including John Waters, Rodney Asher (director of 'Room 237'), Karyn Kusama ('Jennifer's Body', 'Destroyer'), and David Lowery ('Peter Pan & Wendy'). It explores how the themes and imagery of 'The Wizard of Oz' have influenced Lynch's work from his earliest short film onward. Lynch himself has stated, 'I don't know what attracts me to The Wizard of Oz, but I think the key is the search for the way home,' a sentiment shared during a meeting for the Italian premiere of the first two episodes of 'Twin Peaks: The Return'. The documentary offers insights into Lynch's entire oeuvre, including his paintings, music, films like 'Blue Velvet' and 'Mulholland Drive', and the television series 'Twin Peaks'. It also connects to the recent re-release of 'The Wizard of Oz' in Italian cinemas.