The Dreamlife of David L (2014)

  • NR
  • 04/11/2014 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 30m

The imaginary story of the director David Lynch as a student in art school.

Overview

“The Dreamlife of David L.“ is a fictional feature film that takes inspiration from a key point in the life of director David Lynch: the time he spent as a student in a fine arts college. Initially attracted to painting, David Lynch ends up choosing the medium of film to express his talent. Far from being an attempt at biography, this film is an imaginary vision where the action could take place today. Which encounters or events leave their mark on the young David L. during this year as a student? “The Dreamlife of David L.” is a dreamlike journey that leads the viewer through the meanderings of this art school. There’s no need to be familiar with the cinematographic works of Lynch to follow the young David L. step by step, going behind the scenes with him.

Julien Pichard

Director

Paul Lê

Director

Cast

Sylvain Urban's headshot

Sylvain Urban

David L
Marguerite Dabrin's headshot

Marguerite Dabrin

Claire
Laure Maloisel's headshot

Laure Maloisel

Audrey
Amandine Klep's headshot

Amandine Klep

Laura
Xavier Ameller's headshot

Xavier Ameller

Bob
Jules Dousset's headshot

Jules Dousset

Frank
Jean-David Stepler's headshot

Jean-David Stepler

Le Directeur

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