Brazil (BFI Film Classics)
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (683 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844577945 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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"I always give great credit to any work of criticism that makes me" according to Matt R. Lohr. I always give great credit to any work of criticism that makes me consider a familiar artwork in a new way, and McAuley's take on Terry Gilliam's seminal 1985 dystopian sci-fi black comedy had me considering new angles on the narrative (could it be possible, just possible, that there WERE no terrorists?don't tell Korey Rowe and Jonathan Gold about this) and symbolic tropes ("samurai = "Sam, you are I"mind blown), as well as just providin
An astute reading of the film and its significance in dystopian cinema.' - Good Book Guide
When the American distributors of Brazil (1985) saw the European cut of Terry Gilliam's film, they raved about its visual brilliance but demanded extensive cuts. Gilliam's successful guerrilla battle to preserve the integrity of his film became the stuff of Hollywood legend, and Brazil is now acclaimed as one of the best science fiction films of the last thirty years – and the key film in Gilliam'sstoried career.Paul McAuley traces Brazil's production and critical reception, analyses its retro-futuristic imagery and inventive sequences, and unpicks the narrative's intricate web of accident, coincidence and allusion. He shows how its satire on mindless consumerism and the unchecked powers of the state remains more relevant than ever today.This special edition features original cover artwork by Peter Strain.. Exploring themes such as the costs of colluding with authority and the power and uses of fantasy, a recurring motif in Gilliam's films, McAuley considers the film's relationship with the dystopian trend that dominated the science fiction film genre of the 1970s and 80s
Clarke award-winning author of crime and science fiction novels, including Pasquale's Angel (1994), Fairyland (1995), Whole Wide World (2001), White Devils (2004), The Quiet War (2008) and Evening's Empires (2013). PAUL MCAULEY is the Arthur C.