What Is Brazil? (1985) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language

1985 · 29 mins · English

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Directed by

Rob Hedden

Starring

Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Katherine Helmond, Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Tom Stoppard

Rob Hedden’s sharp, behind‑the‑scenes documentary captures the revolutionary buzz surrounding Terry Gilliam’s Brazil before the U.S. release controversy erupted. It includes on‑set footage of Gilliam, actors Michael Palin, Jonathan Pryce and Kim Geist, screenwriters Tom Stoppard and Charles McKeown, plus other key cast and crew members.