Teaser
Dumbland is a crude, stupid, violent, absurd series from DAVID LYNCH

Synopsis
That the short film seemed feature-length in the end is due neither to the suggestiveness of the interview nor to any of the exquisite details or the cleverly dosed score. The fun of it is their connection, the sophisticated space that allows for approximation and mutual respect. And the way David Lynch acts within this space: the "what's-happening" dramaturgy created via the back view was not arranged but was what he brought as a "present" (A. Jurek). His mystic appeal is broken by a privacy that makes you laugh in disbelieve. (spex - magazine for pop-culture/ September 2003 / Text: Doris Achelwilm)


An "exceptional but convincing and experimentally slightly estranged form of interview" (Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung - daily newspaper/ 26. June 2003 / Text: Ernst Corinth)

Subtly "Does that hurt you?" develops from a sometimes linguistically confused and slightly ludicrous dialogue to a lynchian commitment to film-making and arts, which is exceptional in its minimalism and captivative clarity. (“UnderDOK” Leipzig - festival / October 2003 / Text: Sylvia Glauche)

The director is honest and brave enough to not cut out trivial bits or misunderstandings (…) As Jurek abstains from critical questions, Lynch seems to open up. We never saw Lynch as friendly and likable as here. It's a pity that "Does that hurt you?" only takes 30 minutes – an informative and imaginative as well as surprisingly intimate film. (“Splatting Image” - independent film-magazine/ December 2003 / Text: Jörg Stodolka)

Filmkritik
That the short film seemed feature-length in the end is due neither to the suggestiveness of the interview nor to any of the exquisite details or the cleverly dosed score. The fun of it is their connection, the sophisticated space that allows for approximation and mutual respect. And the way David Lynch acts within this space: the "what's-happening" dramaturgy created via the back view was not arranged but was what he brought as a "present" (A. Jurek). His mystic appeal is broken by a privacy that makes you laugh in disbelieve./// spex - magazine for pop-culture / Doris Achelwilm ///

An "exceptional but convincing and experimentally slightly estranged form of interview"/// HAZ - Newspaper Hannover Ernst Corinth ///

Subtly "Does that hurt you?" develops from a sometimes linguistically confused and slightly ludicrous dialogue to a lynchian commitment to film-making and arts, which is exceptional in its minimalism and captivative clarity./// UnderDOK Leipzig - festival Sylvia Glauche ///