Brazil 4K: Criterion Collection - Director's Cut (1985)

4K BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary - Terry Gilliam recorded this audio commentary exclusively for Criterion in 1996. It offers a lot of interesting information about the genesis of Brazil, its visual style and how it was influenced by other films, its narrative construction and various messages that channeled through it, the conception of its characters, etc. 

BLU-RAY DISC ONE

• Commentary - Terry Gilliam recorded this audio commentary exclusively for Criterion in 1996. It offers a lot of interesting information about the genesis of Brazil, its visual style and how it was influenced by other films, its narrative construction and various messages that channeled through it, the conception of its characters, etc.
  

BLU-RAY DISC TWO

• The "Love Conquers All Version" - presented here is the alternate "Love Conquers All" version of Brazil, which is approximately 94 minutes long. The version was created under the direction(s) of former Universal boss Sid Sheinberg, who wanted a more commercial cut of the film. It includes various alternate takes, new footage, and dialog. With optional commentary by Brazil expert David Morgan. (94 min, 1080i).
  
• What is "Brazil"? - in this archival documentary produced by Rob Hedden, Terry Gilliam, editor Julian Doyle, co-writer Tom Stoppard, co-writer Charles McKeown, co-producer Patrick Cassavetti, and actors Jonathan Pryce, Katherine Helmond, Kim Greist and Michael Palin, among others, discuss Brazil is and its message. In English, not subtitled. (30 min).
  
• The Production Notebook - in this archival documentary produced by Rob Hedden, Terry Gilliam, editor Julian Doyle, co-writer Tom Stoppard, co-writer Charles McKeown, co-producer Patrick Cassavetti, and actors Jonathan Pryce, Katherine Helmond, Kim Greist and Michael Palin, among others, discuss Brazil is and its message. In English, not subtitled. (30 min).
  
• What is "Brazil"? - in this archival documentary produced by Rob Hedden, Terry Gilliam, editor Julian Doyle, co-writer Tom Stoppard, co-writer Charles McKeown, co-producer Patrick Cassavetti, and actors Jonathan Pryce, Katherine Helmond, Kim Greist and Michael Palin, among others, discuss Brazil is and its message. In English, not subtitled. (30 min).
  
• The Production Notebook - a collection of original documents, storyboards, photographs, and interviews compiled by Criterion and Brazil expert David Morgan.
  • 1. We're All in it Together: The Brazil Screenwriters - Terry Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard discuss the screenplay of Brazil. (11 min).
  • 2. Dreams Unfulfilled: Unfilmed Brazil Storyboards - a collection of nine storyboards by Terry Gilliam with an introduction. These storyboards have been animated and include narration by David Morgan. (22 min).
    • Introduction
    • The Eyeballs
    • The Storeroom of Knowledge
    • The Cages
    • The Stone Ship
    • The Fall
    • The Samurai
    • The Sky Cube
    • The Forces of Darkness
  • 3. Designing Brazil - a visual essay by David Morgain focusing on the style and look of Brazil. Also included are audio excerpts from interviews with director Terry Gilliam, production designer Norman Garwood, costume designer James Acheson, etc. (21 min).
  • 4. Flights of Fantasy: Brazil's Special Effects - in this visual essay, David Morgan discusses the special effects in Brazil. Also included is an excerpt from an audio interview with second unit director and visual effects specialist Julian Doyle. (10 min).
  • 5. Fashion and Fascism: James Acheson on Brazil's Costume Design - designer James Acheson discusses Brazil's costumes. Also included are original design sketches and research materials. (7 min).
  • 6. Brazil's Score - director Terry Gilliam and composer Michael Kamen discuss the genesis of Brazil's score. The interviews were conducted by Criterion in 1996. (10 min).
    
• The Battle of Brazil: A Video History - an in-depth look at the controversy surrounding Brazil's U.S. release, with Terry Gilliam, producer Arnon Milchan, and studio executives Frank Price, Marvin Antonowsky, Bob Rehme, and Sidney Sheinberg. The documentary was produced by Criterion in 1996 and based on Jack Mathews' book The Battle of "Brazil". (56 min).
  • Introduction
  • The Filmmakers
  • Cannes, 1983
  • The Executives
  • Mr. Gilliam and Mr. Sheinberg
  • Guerrilla Tactics
  • Clandestine Screenings.
  • Release
    
• Trailer - an original trailer for Brazil. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).

ADDITIONAL CONTENT

• Booklet - 20-page illustrated booklet featuring critic David Sterritt's essay "A Great Place to Visit, Wouldn't Want to Live There", as well as technical credits.