Brazil (Criterion)
Gathering footage from both the European and American versions, Director Terry Gilliam has assembled the ultimate 142-minute cut of his most celebrated film. Criterion is proud to present its landmark special edition of Brazil in an exclusive three-disc set.
Disc 1: The Final Cut
The restored windscreen transfer of the film with a remastered Dolby Surround soundtrack and Gilliam's shot-by-shot commentary.
Disc 2: Bonus Material (See Side Link)
A treasure-trove of Braziliana: the 30-minute on-set documentary What is Brazil?, Criterions original expose The Battle of Brazil: A video History reassembles the players in the battle over the film's U.S. release; plus, hundreds of storyboards, drawings, and publicity and production stills; rare raw and behind-the-scenes footage; exclusive video interviews with the production team; and the original theatrical trailer.
Disc 3: Love Conquers All
The 94-minute "Love Conquers All" version of Brazil, with all the changes Gilliam refused to make and an audio essay by journalist David Morgan.
Member Reviews
Matière à réflexion - morlock
Brazil" est un film unique en son genre : la mise en scène et la photographie cultivent un côté vieillot, les acteurs sont parfaits et les dialogues croustillants.
L'ironie est partout, l'humour, même sombre, est omniprésent et l'atmosphère est pesante et inquiétante. Mon seul regret reste l'indigence des bonus, surtout quand le film est aussi fabuleux et original que "Brazil"...
Jetez-vous sur ce classique du cinéma pour le voir et le revoir.Copa Your Cabana! - Squish
Brazil is in a rather epic film. From battles between angels and demonic samurai to a set design that is vast and larger than life, the visual spectacle is something that needs to be seen to be believed. Thematically, the influences of director Michael Radford's visual interpretation of 1984 is more than just a little tributary, given that the original working title was 1984 and 1/2. Yes, Terry Gilliam's dystopian future of crushing bureaucracy and massive duct work is lighter than the über-bleak George Orwell novel, but while a comedy, it does have some roots in drama, namely the main plot, convoluted as it may often seem.
While being mostly insane, Brazil does contain an occasionally poignant scene, mostly brought on by the widow of poor deceased Harry Buttle, which reminds us of the justice that must come to pass. Whether that comes to full realization or not, well, that's for you to find out while strapped to your own inquisitive chair.My favourite movie! - Wentai
Brazil is fantastic.
It is set in a future US or Britain where democracy has been replaced with a stifling, hellish beauracracy and a paranoid governemnt. They assume everyone is guilty; they cannot fathom why someone would help a stranger and assume ulterior motives.
A chilling look at how things can change when democracy fails (something we should be very concerned about right now; President Putin of Russia has suspended elections a decade ago, citing 'emergency conditions) and a vision of a dark, paranoid, uncertain future.
Technology is failing. Government spies are everyhwere. Climbing the ladder of the byzantine and overly-complicated beauracracy is everything, until one man sees too much and can't keep his eyes closed anymore.
Thus begins a journy filled with danger, love, intrigue, narrow escapes and wild adventures.
Is a man a terrorist if he fights against the repressive regime that replaced democracy? Interesting question. Is a man a villian if he disrupts the very system that represses basic human rights? This movie explores that and more.
Be prepared for an imaginative ride through a dark, troubled and lonely future where human rights are crushed under the impetus of safety and national security.
Sound relevant to today? It is.
And the performances are oscar-worthy; the sets are wild and new; the dialogue witty and intelligent. This movie was ahead of its time.
Zip it and you will see just how important it is to fight for the government you want before it slides into anarchy and paranoia.
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Matière à réflexion - morlock
Brazil" est un film unique en son genre : la mise en scène et la photographie cultivent un côté vieillot, les acteurs sont parfaits et les dialogues croustillants.
L'ironie est partout, l'humour, même sombre, est omniprésent et l'atmosphère est pesante ...Copa Your Cabana! - Squish
Brazil is in a rather epic film. From battles between angels and demonic samurai to a set design that is vast and larger than life, the visual spectacle is something that needs to be seen to be believed. Thematically, the influences of director Michael Radford's ...My favourite movie! - Wentai
Brazil is fantastic.
It is set in a future US or Britain where democracy has been replaced with a stifling, hellish beauracracy and a paranoid governemnt. They assume everyone is guilty; they cannot fathom why someone would help a stranger and assume ...