David Lynch: Rabbits

David Lynch - Rabbits

Rabbits is a web series created by David Lynch in the style of a sitcom, using techniques such as a simple set for the main house in the shot, canned laughter, and a mix of male and female characters. However the use of these is done for irony; none of the speech is actually comical in any way and makes very little sense (it is all said in the wrong order), and uses typical Lynch style pauses between the dialogue for dramatic effect. The characters are all also rabbits - human form such as body type and mannerisms and the ability to speak, but their limbs are furry and they have giant rabbit heads.

All of these things are used to make the audience feel uncomfortable, because of how surreal and nonsensical it is. This inspired me because the creativity behind it intrigues me - how did Lynch come up with this idea? Nobody knows. It is still very different to anything I've seen before, but still very 'typical Lynch' through the use of dark colour and confusing dialogue that puts an audience on edge in such an artistic way. 

Another reason for me looking at this web series is how simple it was to make, which could be useful for my film. The whole thing is in one location - just one small, square living room set, which basic furnishings. The camera is stationary and there is minimal editing, it all seems to be done in one take. The only really distinctly surreal element is in the costume and dialogue, which is something very achievable. All of this simplicity is something very easy to make in a short film, which is why it inspired me as one of the main styles of film by Lynch to look at when making my own.