# Life of Brian (1979)

> A hapless Judean revolutionary is mistaken for a prophet in Monty Python’s irreverent, relentlessly absurd parody of biblical epics and political zealotry.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/464

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Terry Jones
- Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terence Bayler, Carol Cleveland
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079470/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, witty, absurdist, comedy night, group viewing

## Synopsis

A satirical journey through the absurdities of faith and politics in ancient Judea.

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