The 2025 Cannes Film Festival paid tribute to the one of cinema’s greats on Wednesday with the world premiere of a new documentary about David Lynch, who passed away in January.

The late director’s son Riley Lynch was attended the screening of Welcome to Lynchland, which he helped introduce with some words on stage at the Palais.

“This festival meant a lot to my dad,” he said. “It’s a very emotional time.”

Alongside interviews with Lynch himself, it features collaborators such as Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern, Naomi Watts and Isabella Rossellini.

After he passed away at the age of 78, the festival posted its own tribute to the filmmaker.

“It is with infinite sadness that we learn of the passing of David Lynch, a unique and visionary artist whose work has influenced cinema like few others,” it said.

“Winner of the Palme d’Or at the Festival de Cannes in 1990 for “Sailor and Lula” (“Wild At Heart”), then the Prix de la mise en scène (Best Director) in 2001 for “Mulholland Drive,” he elegantly presided over the Jury in 2002. He leaves behind a rare and timeless body of work, whose films will continue to nourish our imagination and inspire all those who see cinema as an art capable of revealing the unspeakable.”

“Welcome to Lynchland” is being sold by Cineteve Sales.