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The Dreamlife of David L
The Dreamlife of David L

The Dreamlife of David L

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

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Drama

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“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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

4.7/10

Release Date

11 April 2014

Country

France

Cast

Sylvain Urban

Sylvain Urban

David L

Marguerite Dabrin

Marguerite Dabrin

Claire

Laure Maloisel

Laure Maloisel

Audrey

Amandine Klep

Amandine Klep

Laura

Xavier Ameller

Xavier Ameller

Bob

Jules Dousset

Jules Dousset

Frank

Jean-David Stepler

Jean-David Stepler

Le Directeur

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