Seven Nights of DAVID LYNCH: THE STRAIGHT STORY (G) Presented in 35mm

Experience David Lynch's most unexpected and deeply moving film - a gentle masterpiece that proves the master of surreal nightmares could craft equally powerful dreams of human compassion. Based on the true story of 73-year-old Alvin Straight, this 1999 road movie follows an elderly man's extraordinary 240-mile journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a riding lawnmower to reconcile with his estranged brother.

Richard Farnsworth delivers a career-defining performance as Alvin, bringing weathered dignity and quiet determination to a man whose failing health won't stop him from making peace with family. Too proud to accept help and unable to drive due to poor eyesight, Alvin embarks on his unlikely pilgrimage at 5 mph, encountering fellow travelers who each illuminate different aspects of American life and the human condition.

Lynch strips away his usual surreal flourishes to focus on the simple poetry of landscape, aging, and forgiveness. Shot in luminous Scope by Freddie Francis, the film finds profound beauty in the Iowa countryside and the small kindnesses of strangers. Angelo Badalamenti's tender score perfectly complements Lynch's most restrained and emotionally direct storytelling.

What could have been merely sentimental becomes something transcendent - a meditation on brotherhood, mortality, and the courage required for genuine reconciliation. Farnsworth, in his final role before his death, earned a well-deserved Oscar nomination for this unforgettable portrait of American decency.

This is Lynch at his most accessible and arguably most profound - proof that the strangest journey can sometimes be the straightest one.

Presented in authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Where: The Revival House Perth
Rating: G - General audiences

A surprisingly gentle masterpiece from cinema's most unpredictable director - Lynch's most moving film about the simple power of human connection.