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ETV2 Celebrates David Lynch's Legacy on 80th Birthday

1/20/2026

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Lynch Celebrates 80th

ETV2 hosted a David Lynch night to honor his 80th birthday, days after the one-year death anniversary.
The event featured the documentary David Lynch, une énigme à Hollywood, which examines his creative process and meanings in his films.
The channel also aired The Straight Story, highlighting Lynch's portrayal of human experiences through unique narratives.
Both films are available for re-watch on the Jupiter platform with Estonian subtitles.

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Lynch Celebrates 80th

ETV2 hosted a David Lynch night to honor his 80th birthday, days after the one-year death anniversary.
The event featured the documentary David Lynch, une énigme à Hollywood, which examines his creative process and meanings in his films.
The channel also aired The Straight Story, highlighting Lynch's portrayal of human experiences through unique narratives.
Both films are available for re-watch on the Jupiter platform with Estonian subtitles.

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