"We've met before, haven't we?": Spatio-Temporal Distortion in David Lynch's Lost Highway

Martin Paul Eve

doi:10.59348/769ab-sbk84

May 4, 2011Open Access

"We've met before, haven't we?": Spatio-Temporal Distortion in David Lynch's Lost Highway

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The analysis reveals complex narrative structures in Lynch's Lost Highway, intertwining past and present.
David Lynch's cinematic style is characterized by unique spatio-temporal distortions that challenge traditional storytelling.
Genre theory is employed to dissect the film's intricate layers, offering a deeper understanding of its themes.
Postmodern elements in Lost Highway create a disorienting experience that reflects contemporary anxieties.

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This lecture explores spatio-temporal distortion in David Lynch's Lost Highway, highlighting genre theory and narrative structure.

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Attached are my lecture notes for the "Genre 2" lecture I gave at the University of Sussex (2011-05-04): Martin Paul Eve - "We've met before, haven't we?": Spatio-Temporal Distortion in David Lynch's Lost Highway. This file is released under a Creative Commons, Attribution, Non-Commercial, Share-Alike license. It remains Copyright 2011 Martin Paul Eve. Featured image Copyright 1997 October Films.

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