Here’s a bit of news that slipped through the net. In their own rights, directors Werner Herzog and David Lynch are known as eccentric mavericks, and have made some of the most intriguing, if not inspiring films in the last few decades, from Blue Velvet and Fitzcarraldo to Mulholland Drive and Grizzly Man. So it’s a delight to know that Herzog and Lynch are working together on a film.
The movie, entitled My Son, My Son, was scripted by Herzog and his assistant director, and is based on a true story in which a young man acts out a play by ancient Greek playwright Sophocles in his mind, which eventually culminates in the murder of his mother. It’s an odd premise, and probably only a fragment of the actual core meaning of the film. While this EW article only mentions that Lynch is to act as executive producer, this article, from a later date, states that the two are to co-direct. It would be strange to see two visionary artists work together to direct something, as disagreements would be inevitable, but it’s an exciting prospect. In the meantime, Herzog is working on a re-imagining of Bad Lieutenant, due out next year.
In other Lynch-related news, an official David Lynch box set, known as the Lime Green set, is due out in the US on November 18th. While containing films The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, Eraserhead (as well as Industrial Symphony and the Dumbland flash series), the big draw is almost 2 hours of deleted scenes from the ultraviolent Wild at Heart, never available before.
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Carl Armani said
June 8 2009 @ 3:01 pm
Definately a fascinating collaboration. Herzog is one of the world’s most prolific documentary filmakers with over a hundred films to his credit. At 78, he continues to explore the affinity of man to the natural world.
Outlandish, bizarre; even;are just two words that best describe the trailblazing, visionary screenwriter/ director David Lynch.
Obscure and different he breaks all the Hollywood rules.
His meticulous attention to detail is second to none; a visual stylist who works all the angles.A perfectionist; never one to shy away from immmersing himself deeply in art direction, set design and camera and lighting.Not many people will know this !
A perfectionist;
Carl Armani said
June 8 2009 @ 3:11 pm
Definately a fascinating collaboration. Herzog is one of the world’s most prolific documentary filmakers with over a hundred films to his credit. At 78, he continues to explore the affinity of man to the natural world.
Outlandish, bizarre; even;are just two words that best describe the trailblazing, visionary screenwriter/ director David Lynch.
Obscure,different – he breaks all the Hollywood rules.
His meticulous attention to detail is second to none; a visual stylist who works all the angles.A perfectionist; never one to shy away from immmersing himself deeply behind the scenes aiding with; art direction, set design and camera and lighting.
Not many people ever see this,but it’s true !