David Lynch
Breakthrough Years
1976
His debut feature Eraserhead (premiered 1976) began his cult following and unique vision in cinema.
1977
Eraserhead, his unsettling first feature, announced a unique, surreal directorial voice and cult following.
1980
The Elephant Man was his major Hollywood breakthrough, earning Oscar nominations.
1986
Blue Velvet solidified his unique artistic vision and gained wider critical success.