#51: GILLIAM, Terry: Brazil (1985)

GILLIAM, Terry (United Kingdom)

Brazil [1985]

Spine #51
DVD

Gathering footage from both the European and American versions, Terry Gilliam has assembled the ultimate cut of his most celebrated fim. Criterion is proud to present its landmark special edition of Brazil in an exclusive three-disc set.

142 minutes
Color

Stereo

1:85:1 aspect ratio

Criterion Release 1999

Director/Writers

Screenplay by Terry Gilliam, Tom Stoppard, and Charles McKeown.

Gilliam was 45 when he directed Brazil.

Other Gilliam films in the Collection:

#903: Jabberwocky (1977)
#37: Time Bandits (1981)
#1166: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
#764: The Fisher King (1991)
#175: Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas (1998)

The Film

a

Film Rating (0-60):

60

The Extras

The Booklet

Ten-page booklet featuring an essay by Jack Mathews.

Commentary

By Gilliam.

What is Brazil?

Rob Hedden’s 30-minute on-set documentary.

The Battle of Brazil: A Video History

An original 60-minute Criterion documentary by Mathews.

Screenwriters

Stoppard and McKeown on the script.

Production designer

Norman Garwood on the look of Brazil.

Costume designer

James Acheson on the couture of fantasy and fascism.

Storyboards

For Gilliam’s original dream sequences, many of which didn’t make it into the film.

Composer

Michael Kamen unveils the sources of his score.

Study

Of the special effects including raw footage of unfinished effects.

Theatrical trailer

Plus publicity and production stills.

Brazil: The “Love Conquers All” Version

The 94-minute cut of Brazil includes all the changes that Gilliam refused to make, from the alternate opening to the controversial happy ending.

Commentary

By Gilliam expert David Morgan.

Extras Rating (0-40):

39

60 + 39 =

99

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