The Grandmother (1970)

A young boy plants some strange seeds and they grow into a grandmother.

Director:

David Lynch

Writer:

David Lynch

Stars:

Dorothy McGinnis, Richard White, Virginia Maitland

1 win.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Richard White	...	Boy
Dorothy McGinnis	...	Grandmother
Virginia Maitland	...	Mother
Robert Chadwick	...	Father

Storyline

An imaginative lad of about ten has a couple of problems: he wets his bed, and his parents are abusive and disgusting. In a spare room, he finds a bag of seeds, which he plants in soil that he's placed in the middle of a single bed. The seed sprouts and grows into a grandmother, who's loving and approving. Life with his parents and with his imagination continues. Is a smiling grandmother enough to get him through?

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Plot Keywords:

disgust | grandmother | plant | soil | no dialogue | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Horror

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

The filmmaker David Lynch received a production grant from The American Film Institute.

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Connections

Referenced in Eraserhead Stories (2001)

User Reviews

For Lynch fans only

A short film well worth seeing for those interested in the Lynch oevre. The Grandmother is set in an eerily silent world, reminiscent of Eraserhead, which is punctuated by violent screaming. The stark contrasts throughout the film make for an unsettling experience. Recommended only for those hoping to uncover some secrets about David Lynch (whether you will find them or not is highly questionable!)

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

July 1970 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Grandmother

Filming Locations:

Pennsylvania, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Film Institute (AFI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

34 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1