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Released
2017 · FILM

Behind the Red Curtain

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Runtime
29 min

Synopsis

A documentary chronicling the making of *Twin Peaks: The Return* provides an in-depth look at the production of the series' third season, which premiered on Showtime in 2017. Directed by David Lynch and co-directed by Mark Frost, the season marked the return of the iconic supernatural mystery series after a 25-year hiatus. The documentary explores the creative process behind the revival, including the challenges of adapting the original 1990s series for a modern audience, the development of new characters and storylines, and the technical innovations used in the production. It also features insights from the cast and crew, including returning actors such as Kyle MacLachlan, Sheryl Lee, and Michael Ontkean, as well as new cast members who joined for the later seasons. The film highlights Lynch's distinctive vision and the collaborative efforts that brought *Twin Peaks: The Return* to the screen.

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Principal cast & crew: 6

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Edited by Richard Beymer

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