The Camera Eye discussion: BRAZIL

The Camera Eye discussion: BRAZIL
Join Movie Club member Jake Brown for the next film in his series highlighting great cinematography in motion pictures: 1985's dreamy dystopian dark comedy, Brazil. The film was directed by Monty Python alumnus/admirer of the abstract Terry Gilliam and written by Gilliam, Tom Stoppard, and Charles McKeown. It boasts an all-star cast with Jonathan Pryce, Robert DeNiro, Kim Greist, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Michael Palin (my personal favorite Python), and many more, incorporating the cinematography talents of fellow collaborator Roger Pratt, who captured every moment on 35mm film with magnificent ultra-wide-angle imagery in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio.

About Brazil
From Letterboxd: "Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies."

Viewing Options for Brazil
Streaming options include Watch TCM (TV service provider login required), with additional for-purchase/rental options at Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Movie Madness (physical rental).

“The Camera Eye” Portland Movie Club Meet-Up Series
Whether 35mm film, 70mm, 16, Super 8, or digital, we want to celebrate the greatest shots in cinema history. This isn’t just about cameras and lenses, though. It’s framing, lighting, blocking, acting, makeup, costumes, location, set design, and so much more. Of course, cinematography is just a jumping-off point. What about sound design, characters, and most important of all, the story? Let’s discuss!

Here's how the Portland Movie Club Meet-Ups work

1. Just like a book club, we watch the movie before we meet. (Try watching it even if you've already seen it before. You don't have to watch one to join us, but it'll be more fun that way. Also, try taking notes to help remember the most interesting parts, and bring 'em with you if you can!)
2. We'll meet at Breakside Brewery in Beaverton at 2pm on the scheduled date. We'll have signs at our tables, but we'll also try to be obvious and identifiable.
3. Grab some food, some drinks, and spend time socializing/discussing this movie with us! We'll begin by going around and introducing ourselves. Then, we'll kick off a fun 5-question trivia round on the film (with a custom prize for the winner). Finally, I'll give a quick summary of the film's development, and we'll dive into the group discussion from there.

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