Host (Chapter 1: 'Wind') (played by Amy Nicholson) is a protagonist in Lynch/Oz.
Narrator for the first chapter, providing critical perspective on the subject as part of the documentary's six-chapter structure. Host (Chapter 2: 'Membranes') (played by Rodney Ascher) is a protagonist in Lynch/Oz.
Narrator for the second chapter, offering critical insights into the enduring symbiosis between the classic fairytale and Lynch's surrealism. Host (Chapter 3: 'Kindred') (played by John Waters) appears in Lynch/Oz.
Narrator for the third chapter, contributing his unique filmmaker perspective to the analysis of Lynch's extended filmography. Host (Chapter 4: 'Multitudes') (played by Karyn Kusama) appears in Lynch/Oz.
Narrator for the fourth chapter, examining Lynch's creative journey from his earliest shorts to his recent series. Host (Chapter 5: 'Judy') (played by Justin Benson) appears in Lynch/Oz.
Narrator for the fifth chapter, providing additional critical viewpoint on the documentary's central theme of cinematic influence. Host (Chapter 5: 'Judy') (played by Aaron Moorhead) appears in Lynch/Oz.
Host (Chapter 6: 'Dig') (played by David Lowery) appears in Lynch/Oz.
Narrator for the final chapter, concluding the documentary's examination of the lasting impact of The Wizard of Oz on Lynch's work. Self (archival footage) (played by David Lynch) appears in Lynch/Oz.
Central subject appearing in archival footage, whose singular brand of popular surrealism and filmography are reevaluated through the lens of The Wizard of Oz.
Lynch/Oz (2023) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Host (Chapter 1: 'Wind')
(played by Amy Nicholson) — protagonist
Narrator for the first chapter, providing critical perspective on the subject as part of the documentary's six-chapter structure.
Host (Chapter 2: 'Membranes')
(played by Rodney Ascher) — protagonist
Narrator for the second chapter, offering critical insights into the enduring symbiosis between the classic fairytale and Lynch's surrealism.
Host (Chapter 3: 'Kindred')
(played by John Waters) — supporting
Narrator for the third chapter, contributing his unique filmmaker perspective to the analysis of Lynch's extended filmography.
Host (Chapter 4: 'Multitudes')
(played by Karyn Kusama) — supporting
Narrator for the fourth chapter, examining Lynch's creative journey from his earliest shorts to his recent series.
Host (Chapter 5: 'Judy')
(played by Justin Benson) — supporting
Narrator for the fifth chapter, providing additional critical viewpoint on the documentary's central theme of cinematic influence.
Host (Chapter 5: 'Judy')
(played by Aaron Moorhead) — supporting
Host (Chapter 6: 'Dig')
(played by David Lowery) — supporting
Narrator for the final chapter, concluding the documentary's examination of the lasting impact of The Wizard of Oz on Lynch's work.
Self (archival footage)
(played by David Lynch) — supporting
Central subject appearing in archival footage, whose singular brand of popular surrealism and filmography are reevaluated through the lens of The Wizard of Oz.
Self
(played by Judy Garland) — supporting
Featured as the star of The Wizard of Oz, whose film serves as the foundational fairytale referenced in the documentary's exploration of Lynch's surrealism.
Story Analysis
The documentary investigates the enduring influence of The Wizard of Oz on David Lynch's filmography and surrealist style.