Constantly interweaving between potent satire, expressionistic fantasy, blazing science-fiction and inexplicably charming romance; Brazil is an utterly audacious and perfect piece of cinematic art.

Grips you from the first minute and refuses to let go. From the ever relevant depictions of militarized violence, the strength of familial & community bond, or the absurd comedy present throughout the film. When I started crying minutes in, I knew this was going to be good.

I think the spiel on the left-hand side best summarizes my thoughts on this movie, that is to say, accept the mystery.

A story with an uncomfortable premise but a feast for the eyes, some of the finest use of color grading, set and costume design amongst contemporary films.

A monkey healing his generational trauma, John Malkovich’s DID alters, Challengers before Challengers and a movie on our desire as individuals to fulfill our own lives through those of others.

No other film has instilled such dread in me after watching, legitimately felt like killing myself.