The Vision of Future in Terry Gilliam's "Brazil

Abstract

This bachelor's thesis examines the exploration of the dystopian genre in the film "Brazil" by director Terry Gilliam. The thesis focuses on the portrayal of the future in the film, specifically the depiction of a modern metropolis and the relationship between individuals and technology. The theoretical part of the thesis defines the basic concepts and elements associated with dystopian films and places the work within a broader film and literary context. In the practical part, the author analyses the film "Brazil," provides an overview of the plot and main themes and explores the depiction of the modern metropolis and the relationship between people and technology. Furthermore, it analyses the use of satire, surrealism, and other techniques in the film, and examines the role of bureaucracy and its impact on individuals. The thesis also compares the film "Brazil" with George Orwell's "1984" and Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World,"