A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated as a side-show freak. Behind his façade, there is revealed a person of kindness, intelligence and sophistication. Director: David Lynch Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, Freddie Jones, John Gielgud David Lynch was an American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor. Considered one of the most important filmmakers of his era, Lynch was often called a "visionary" and was acclaimed for films often distinguished by their surrealist and experimental qualities. In a career spanning more than five decades, he received numerous accolades, including an Honorary Academy Award in 2019. The adjective Lynchian came into use to describe works or situations reminiscent of his art, with the Oxford English Dictionary noting his penchant for "juxtaposing surreal or sinister elements with mundane, everyday environments, and for using compelling visual images to emphasize a dreamlike quality of mystery or menace."
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