What is Brazil?
Brazil is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy, Science Fiction.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 143 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 20, 1985
- Studios
- Embassy International Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Science Fiction
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Overview
Brazil is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Embassy International Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A meek clerk battles absurd bureaucracy while chasing a dream of heroic rescue.”
- Terry Gilliam’s visionary direction creates a striking visual style
- Sharp satire of mindless bureaucracy
- Oscar‑nominated screenplay and art direction
- Its deliberately chaotic style may challenge viewers seeking a straightforward narrative
Watch it if you enjoy visually inventive satire that skews bureaucratic absurdity.
The film’s dark humor and dystopian setting make it unsuitable for very young audiences.
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Who directed Brazil?
Brazil was directed by Terry Gilliam.
Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Terry Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard.
What genre best describes the film?
It is a dystopian science‑fiction black comedy.
When was Brazil released in the United States?
It was released in the United States on December 18, 1985.
Did Brazil receive any major award nominations?
The film was nominated for an Academy Award for its screenplay and art direction.
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