Brazil
Book • 1993
"Brazil" is a dystopian satire that follows Sam Lowry, a government employee seeking escape from the oppressive bureaucracy of a retro-futuristic world.
He becomes entangled in a web of mistaken identity and pursues a woman who exists only in his dreams.
The film critiques the dehumanizing effects of technology, the absurdity of bureaucracy, and the dangers of totalitarian control.
Director Terry Gilliam creates a visually striking and darkly comedic world, blending fantasy and reality.
Sam's struggle to maintain his individuality and find love in a system that seeks to crush the human spirit forms the heart of the narrative.
He becomes entangled in a web of mistaken identity and pursues a woman who exists only in his dreams.
The film critiques the dehumanizing effects of technology, the absurdity of bureaucracy, and the dangers of totalitarian control.
Director Terry Gilliam creates a visually striking and darkly comedic world, blending fantasy and reality.
Sam's struggle to maintain his individuality and find love in a system that seeks to crush the human spirit forms the heart of the narrative.
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