Country
United States
Year
1980
Language
English spoken, Dutch subtitles
Director
David Lynch
Duration
124 min
Moving and gripping drama about humanity and dignity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, brought to life in a unique and empathetic way by David Lynch.
In 19th-century London, Merrick is exploited as a circus attraction and treated like a monster. Despite his tragic fate, Merrick slowly wins the sympathy of the upper class, but society continues to view him as a curiosity, caught between pity and sensationalism.
The Elephant Man poses questions about humanity, dignity and the nature of beauty. With a gripping performance by John Hurt and atmospheric black-and-white cinematography, it is a timeless masterpiece. Lynch confirms his unique brand of empathetic storytelling with The Elephant Man - one that always balances light with dark, good with evil.
There are no new dates planned (yet) for Classics: The Elephant Man.
The Films of David Lynch
The entire month of April we will be showing the films of David Lynch to celebrate his extraordinary oeuvre. Lynch passed away earlier this year, but left his mark forever with his surrealist films. The film program consists of 11 parts, including his short films, Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Wild at Heart, Blue Velvet, The Straight Story and more.
