david lynch. he was a true artist of his craft and you can see how important he is to the world of film aswell as being important to film lovers.
because even me, someone who's only seen 3 films of his feels the loss of his presence.
we should mourn his death but also celebrate what he has left behind.
he is the best one to do it.
The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
Rating
3.5 (1)
Release Date
10/9/1980Runtime
124 minsOverview
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$5,000,000Revenue
$26,000,000Homepage
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A deeply humanizing portrait of a man whose monstrous appearance conceals an gentle, intelligent soul. Watching it is an act of witnessing dignity reclaimed, even as the weight of society's cruelty hangs over every frame.
Mood
MelancholicMournfulContemplative
Themes
FriendshipIsolation
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Meditative
Look
Black and whiteFormalistNaturalistic
Structure
Linear
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