Melanie Lynskey

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17 January 2025 16:26

Such sad news about David Lynch. The greatest of the greats. At the age of 14 I rented his films from our local video store over and over again. I still remember that buzzy, electric feeling of being inspired to the depths of my soul and feeling like anything was possible if these films existed.

Melanie Lynskey

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17 January 2025 16:25

I was cast in Heavenly Creatures at 15 and I really think that the fact I had watched David Lynch (and Mike Leigh) movies over and over had prepared me for that work. Because I knew what it looked like when an actor fully committed and was supported by a filmmaker who was willing to go there also.

Melanie Lynskey

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17 January 2025 16:25

Through watching his work I realised that there is no point creating anything if you’re not willing to be brave, and weird, and explore every part of your own humanity-even the parts that are terrifying and mysterious to you, the parts that you’re scared will overwhelm you if you look too closely.

Melanie Lynskey

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17 January 2025 16:25

Two years later Heavenly Creatures premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Unbelievably, I got to meet David Lynch, who was the head of the jury that year. He summoned me over to where he was sitting in a tall and beautiful chair. He was so gentle & kind. All I could say was “thank you”

Melanie Lynskey

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17 January 2025 16:25

Of course he could not have known the depths of gratitude that that “thank you” was meant to convey. Thank you, David Lynch. What a legacy he leaves behind. All my love to his family and creative collaborators and those who loved him.